MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–Check below for weather alerts, road conditions including traffic collisions, closures and hazards, school closures, power outages and other emergencies as they happen.
We will continue to update this article throughout the storm – stay safe!
School Closure
North Fork school is canceled tomorrow due to weather and road conditions.
Mariposa County
All shelter in place orders have been lifted in Mariposa County. Please continue to stay indoors and off the roadways as much as possible. Roadways are still being impacted and conditions can change at any moment. Many areas are still currently flooded or have damage or debris on the roadways. DO NOT attempt to cross any moving or standing water. Turn around Don’t Drown.
Storm Shelter -closed for the night
School Closure
1/09/23 – (This message is for tomorrow!) This is Robert Dias, MOT Director for Bass Lake School District informing you that on Tuesday, January 10th, school will be cancelled for OES, OCI, Wasuma, and Fresno Flats due to severe weather and road conditions.
School Closure
Due to severe weather and road conditions all Yosemite Unified School District (YUSD) Campuses (YHS, EdOpts, CES, RES, District Office) will be closed Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Evacuation Update
The Evacuation Order for MDC-E047A, Sierra Springs Village at 39737 Road 274, Bass Lake, has been reduced to a Warning. Residents are allowed to return to their homes. Residents still need to be prepared to leave in case flood waters rise again with the storm. The Sheriff’s Office recommends residents check their homes for damages and if they need assistance to call the Sheriff’s Office at 559-675-7770. Deputies will be on site overnight if assistance is needed. PG&E has restored power to the area as well. For current evacuation status and road closures in Madera County, go to aware.zonehaven.com for an interactive map.
Oakhurst
Type: Traffic Hazard
Location: Rusty Ln / Sierra Lakes Dr
Loc Desc: NEAR 51057 RUSTY Lat/Lon: 37.305358 -119.612344
A tree is down across the road and a power pole is leaning towards the road. PG&E has been notified.
North Fork
Type: Traffic Hazard
Location: Road 200 / Sr41
Loc Desc: BTWN N FORK Lat/Lon: 37.124432 -119.737004
Mud coming into the road.
Mariposa
Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj
Location: Sr49 / Usona Rd
Loc Desc: NB JNO Lat/Lon: 37.452137 -119.822287
A single vehicle has collided with the embankment. No injuries are being reported and no lane blockage either.
North Fork
Type: Traffic Hazard
Location: Road 200 / House Ranch Rd
Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.166832 -119.639612
A vehicle is in the road with a blown out tire.
Mariposa County offices will be CLOSED tomorrow, Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 due to the winter storm. In addition, the Board of Supervisors meeting has been cancelled.
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Alert!
Wawona Rd (Hwy 41) closed from Wawona to Yosemite West overnight. Wawona access via South Entrance. Yosemite West access via Yosemite Valley.
North Fork
1/9/23 4:15pm- FULL CLOSURE OF ROAD 200
*Residents will need to use alternate routes*
***UPDATED 5:00pm ***
Road 200 is open again to traffic.
North Fork
Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt
Location: Road 200 / Fine Gold Creek
Loc Desc: FINE GOLD CREEK/ROAD 200 Lat/Lon: 37.178758 -119.629663
A vehicle has gone into the creek. Sheriff’s officers are on scene. Search and Rescue teams are enroute.
***UPDATED ***
Vehicle is unoccupied
Coarsegold
Incident: 00342
Type: Mud/Dirt/Rock
Location: Sr41 / Broken Bit
Loc Desc: 35815 SR41 IFO Lat/Lon: 37.270456 -119.671248
Bass Lake
Type: Traffic Hazard
Location: Road 274 / Beasore Rd
Loc Desc: NEAR PINES RESORT Lat/Lon: 37.324146 -119.554236
Roadway flooded
Yosemite Alert!
Travel on park roads not advised due to flooding and potential debris flows/rock falls. Call 209/372-0200 (then 1, 1) for current road status.
Mariposa County Unified School District
Good Morning MCUSD staff and families,
Today, Monday, January 9, 2023 and due to continued weather conditions, ALL MCUSD sites will be released at 12:30pm with the buses running accordingly. We are working with our Mariposa County Partners to determine possible road closures and will supervise students at our sites until we are unable to get them home. We are aware that parents are already showing up at sites to pick up students, if you are able to do so safely, thank you, if you have another person who will be picking up your child who is not on your list of emergency contacts, please call your school site to update this information. Again, buses will be running. As this is an emergency closure there will be no after school programs today.
If you are traveling, please use extreme caution.
Mariposa
Due to the extreme weather and flooding conditions, SFCS will be releasing students at 12:30pm today, though parents/guardians are encouraged to pick up student(s) anytime before then.
Please email office@sierrafoothillcharterschool.org or call the school office at 209-742-6222 if you need assistance. Students who are not able to ride the bus or be picked up at school by 12:30pm will be supervised in the multipurpose room.
Mariposa County
Incident: 00265
Type: Roadway Flooding
Location: Yaqui Gulch Rd / Live Oak Rd
Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.456452 -120.003904
Type: Roadway Flooding
Location: Buckeye Rd / Old Hwy
Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.439502 -119.996163
Type: Roadway Flooding
Location: Ben Hur Rd / Silver Bar Rd
Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.439054 -119.941728
Serpa Canyon
Type: Mud/Dirt/Rock
Location: SR41 / Serpa Canyon Rd
Loc Desc: SB JNO Lat/Lon: 37.281158 -119.668311
Southbound Lane
North Fork
Incident: 00255
Type: Mud/Dirt/Rock
Location: 38726 – 38939 Road 222
Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.340775 -119.586851
Incident: 00249
Type: Mud/Dirt/Rock
Location: Road 600 / Road 619
Loc Desc: BTWN ROAD 810 Lat/Lon: 37.351179 -119.744230
EVACUATION
Evacuation Order for BASS LAKE RV RESORT 39744 ROAD 274
Advisory
Monday, January 9, 2023 1:28 PM CST
An Evacuation Order has been issued for BASS LAKE RV RESORT 39744 ROAD 274 due to FLOODING. There is an immediate threat to life. This is an evacuation order to leave now. The area is being closed to public access. Take action immediately. If you’re in need of evacuation assistance, call 9 1 1. An evacuation shelter is to be determined.
North Fork/Bass Lake
Flash Flood Warning including Bass Lake CA until 2:00 PM PST
Emergency Alert
National Weather Service: A FLASH FLOOD WARNING is in effect for this area until 2:00 PM PST. This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation.
Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Oakhurst
Incident: 00226
Type: Mud/Dirt/Rock
Location: Sr41 / Road 425c
Loc Desc: SB JNO Lat/Lon: 37.298032 -119.648812
Mariposa
Incident: 00228
Type: Roadway Flooding
Location: Sr140 / Chase Ranch
Loc Desc: SR140 / CHASE RANCH Lat/Lon: 37.344948 -120.214133
Rocky Cut Area
Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj
Location: Sr41 / Rocky Cut
Loc Desc: SR41 / ROCKY CUT Lat/Lon: 37.076069 -119.761513
There is a traffic collision being reported involving two vehicles. Injuries are unknown at this time. Both lanes of Hwy 41 are currently blocked.
Mariposa
Type: Roadway Flooding
Location: Yosemite Oaks Dr / Sr140
Loc Desc: JNO Lat/Lon: 37.523058 -119.925079
WATER GOING OVER THE BRIDGE
WILL NEED TO CLOSE IT
Mariposa
A shelter in place order has been issued for the following areas in Mariposa County due to flood waters and debris.
Carter Rd
Jerserydale Rd from Wild Dove Rd to Hites Cove Rd
Anton Rd
Please stay indoors and do not attempt to cross any standing or moving water. If you have an emergency, please dial 911, the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office and Search and Rescue teams are standing by.
Further directions will be sent as conditions change.
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Mariposa
Type: Traffic Hazard
Location: Sr140 / Indian Gulch Rd
Loc Desc: WB JWO Lat/Lon: 37.408252 -120.126489
ROCKS IN THE LANE
Yosemite
Badger Pass Ski Area – Operational Update Monday, 1/9/23
Badger Pass Ski Area will be CLOSED today due to weather. We’ll keep you posted on how things are looking tomorrow. Stay safe out there!
Oakhurst
Type: Mud/Dirt/Rock
Location: Sr41 / Road 425b
Loc Desc: SB 41AT 425 B Lat/Lon: 37.300483 -119.648887
ROCKSLIDE IN SB LANE
Mariposa County
Type: Mud/Dirt/Rock
Location: Sr140 / Ferguson Slide Bridge
Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.604955 -119.966057
Rocks in the roadway.
Mariposa
Type: Mud/Dirt/Rock
Location: Sr140 / Old Hwy
Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.405569 -120.128831
BOULDER MOVED OFF THE RD BUT DEBRIS STILL IN RDWY
Type: Traffic Hazard
Location: Sr140 / Martin Rd
Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 37.478059 -119.976518
ROCK IN WB LANE
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Sierra Nevada above 6,000 feet from 1 AM PST Saturday night until 4 AM PST early Wednesday morning. The majority of snow will fall Monday and Monday night. Winds will gust as high as 50 mph on exposed ridgetops and near the crest. Travel will be extremely difficult or impossible. If you plan to travel, consider alternate strategies. If you must travel, remember to carry tire chains, plenty of food, a good deal of water, warm clothing, and a flashlight in your vehicle.
A Flood Watch is in effect for most of Central California from late Saturday night through Tuesday night. Creeks and streams are running high and could flood during prolonged periods of heavy rainfall, especially Monday and Monday night. Flooding may take place in poor drainage and urban areas.
Yosemite Lakes Park
Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj
Location: Sr41 / Yosemite Springs Pkwy
Loc Desc: SB JSO 1/2 MI Lat/Lon: 37.155143 -119.731660
Solo vehicle off the road. Tow truck enroute.
Mariposa
Type: Traffic Hazard
Location: Sr140 / Trower Rd
Loc Desc: 140 ON GUADALUPE MOUNTAIN Lat/Lon: 37.452430 -120.071829
Tree partway blocking the eastbound lane.
A strong storm system will impact Central California today through Tuesday night. High confidence exists that environmental conditions will become favorable for heavy rainfall, resulting in flash flooding in the Sierra Nevada below the snow line and Sierra Nevada foothills today. Pay close attention to the weather and be ready to move to higher ground quickly.
