YOSEMITE — The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office has issues an alert advising that Highway 41 is temporarily closed between Wawona and Yosemite Valley due to snow accumulation.
Yosemite West residents and visitors and advised not to leave during closure.
The road between the south entrance and Wawona is reportedly open, and R2 chain restrictions are in place throughout the park.
R2: Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels.