YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–Yosemite National Park (YNP) has experienced significant snowfall in all areas of the park, resulting in snow levels of up to 15 feet in some areas and the park’s closure on Saturday, Feb. 25. Park crews are working to restore critical services so visitors can safely return. There is no estimated date for reopening. The public is asked ...
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Storm Watch: Late February 2023 PART 2
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The National Weather Service Hanford Office is predicting that a series of cold storm systems will continue to bring winter weather impacts to the foothill and mountain communities across our area. These storms are expected to include blizzard like conditions in the higher elevations of Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada Mountains and snow levels down to 500 ...
Read More »More Snow on the Way…Are You Prepared?
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES—The National Weather Service Hanford Office is reporting that the storm system from the last couple of days is exiting to the east but the first in another series of systems will begin to impact the region late this afternoon. Rain, mountain snow, and gusty winds will continue at times through Wednesday. Dry weather will be brief today but ...
Read More »Yosemite National Park CLOSED
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–Officials from Yosemite National Park (YNP) have announced that the park is closed through Wednesday, March 1, due to severe winter conditions. For Authorized administrative only traffic can use El Portal Rd/Hwy 140. Starting at noon today, visitors/residents in Wawona and Yosemite West may exit toward Yosemite Valley/Hwy 140. Residents may not re-enter. Please call our road status phoneline ...
Read More »Winter Travel Safety Tips From the Sierra National Forest
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — With the latest inclement weather inbound to the Sierra National Forest and expanded region, the Forest Service encourages visitors’ and residents to exercise extreme caution when traveling through the Forest. Wind and snow accumulation increases the risk of trees falling, both those that have experienced recent tree mortality as well as green trees. These falling trees can ...
Read More »Storm Watch: Late February 2023
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The National Weather Service Hanford Office is predicting that a series of cold storm systems will continue to bring winter weather impacts to the foothill and mountain communities across our area. These storms are expected to include blizzard like conditions in the higher elevations of Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada Mountains and snow levels down to 500 ...
Read More »Rockslide Closes Yosemite Roads and Trails
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–Officials in Yosemite National Park are reporting that a rockslide occurred in Yosemite Valley at approximately 1:30pm today, Monday, February 20th,2023. Due to the rockslide, Northside Drive and all trails are closed from Camp 4 to El Capitan Crossover. Southside Drive is open to two-way traffic; use caution. This closure includes all of the Northside firefall viewing area. ...
Read More »SNF Announces Continued Prescribed Burning Conditions
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The High Sierra Ranger District announces the arrival of continued prescribed burning conditions. The prescribed fire work is a proactive approach to fire and vegetation (fuels) management in the SNF and Sierra Nevada. SNF Fire managers expect to begin Prescribed Fire ignitions in the week of February 14th-18th. Active ignitions may continue through the weekend and into ...
Read More »Yosemite Pile Burning to Resume
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–Smoke will be visible from various locations in Yosemite National Park (YNP) this week, February 6th through the 10th, as YNP Fire and Aviation crews resume pile burning in several locations. Areas to be included are near the Clinic in Yosemite Valley as well as the Ahwahnee Hotel/Sugar Pine Bridge area. Fire managers also hope to burn piles ...
Read More »Valentine’s Day Dinner at Ducey’s on the Lake
BASS LAKE — Treat yourself and your loved one to a scrumptious Valentine’s Day Dinner at Ducey’s on the Lake. Enjoy a special 4-Course Menu (from $69), prepared by the Executive Chef Johnathan Frabotta, including appetizers, salad, main course and a dessert. 3-Course Sunset Option available ($54). Date & Time: Tuesday, February 14, 2023, from 4 – 9 p.m. Click ...
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