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11/16/2024
It's that time of year 🗓️ to share important info about tire chains.So what does R0, R1, R2 & R3 chain controls mean? Th...
11/15/2024

It's that time of year 🗓️ to share important info about tire chains.

So what does R0, R1, R2 & R3 chain controls mean? This graphic from the park outlines it pretty well. More detail information can be found here https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tirechains.htm

We've also got more info about visiting during Winter here https://www.yosemitethisyear.com/articles/driving-conditions-and-winter-travel-in-the-yosemite-region

Important note - tire chains or cables must be in your possession when entering a designated chain control area, even if you're driving a four-wheel drive or rental vehicle.

❄️The snow has started falling as you can see from this latest image from the Yosemite Conservancy we**am up on Sentinel...
11/15/2024

❄️The snow has started falling as you can see from this latest image from the Yosemite Conservancy we**am up on Sentinel Dome (note - there is only about 8 minutes that separated the two images...) https://yosemite.org/we**ams/high-sierra/

There are some road closures currently in effect in Yosemite:
⚠️Tioga Road
⚠️Glacier Point Road
⚠️Mariposa Grove Road
⚠️Hetch Hetchy Road
According to the the park it's expected these will be closed at least through Saturday morning depending on conditions.

Road conditions can, and are, quickly changing. Before you hit the road, especially this time of year, please the check the weather forecast (US National Weather Service Hanford California) and roads conditions.

🛣️ For roads inside the Yosemite National Park, call (209) 372-0200 (dial 1, and then 1). This is the most up-to-date source of info.

🛣️For roads outside the park head over to the Caltrans Road Conditions website, https://roads.dot.ca.gov/

Be prepared for winter driving conditions which includes have tire chains with you. And please be safe out there!

There's another round of winter weather headed our way.
11/14/2024

There's another round of winter weather headed our way.

Our friends at  show us what it really means to be horsing around in the snow!Repost from •What a beautiful day for a ri...
11/13/2024

Our friends at show us what it really means to be horsing around in the snow!

Repost from

What a beautiful day for a ride. Snow and ☀️ www.YosemiteTrails.com

11/13/2024

Want to learn more about the Mist Trail Corridor Project? Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, November 13, for a virtual public meeting from 4 – 5:30 pm PST. During the meeting, we will explain the planning process, outline the scope of the project, share objectives, and discuss potential environmental concerns.

The public comment period for the Mist Trail Corridor Project is currently at its halfway mark! We have received 130 comments so far and we appreciate all those who have contributed their insights on potential improvements in this trail corridor. The comment period closes on November 23, 2024.

The feedback gathered during this initial comment period will be instrumental in refining the project scope, developing a reasonable range of alternatives, and ensuring we have the necessary information to best proceed.

Learn more about this project and submit your comments: https://go.nps.gov/mist-trail.

Good Morning - quite the beautiful view from the Yosemite Conservancy we**am atop Sentinel Dome! ❄️Tioga, Glacier Point ...
11/12/2024

Good Morning - quite the beautiful view from the Yosemite Conservancy we**am atop Sentinel Dome! ❄️

Tioga, Glacier Point & Mariposa Grove Roads are currently closed and both Wawona Road and Big Oak Flat have R2 Chain Controls in place (vehicles need to have 4WD with snow tread tires or tire chains/traction devices).

As the sun continues to rise and temperatures warm, conditions will change, so call the park's road condition line at (209) 372-0200 (dial 1 and then 1) to check

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11/12/2024

It may have been snowing higher up late this afternoon, but we had just some very nice (and needed) rain here in the foothills!

🔊Important Yosemite Road status update🚫Note - you  are required to carry chains in your vehicle when ever entering a cha...
11/12/2024

🔊Important Yosemite Road status update🚫

Note - you are required to carry chains in your vehicle when ever entering a chain control area - even if your vehicle has snow tires and/or 4-wheel drive.

Honoring all who served. This Veterans Day, we salute the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to protect ...
11/11/2024

Honoring all who served. This Veterans Day, we salute the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to protect our freedoms. Thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and service!

We've got some weather coming into the area with the potential of snowfall❄️ at the higher elevations. In anticipation.....
11/11/2024

We've got some weather coming into the area with the potential of snowfall❄️ at the higher elevations. In anticipation... Yosemite National Park will again be temporarily closing both Tioga and Glacier Point Roads starting today, Nov 11, at 4pm. The park plans to reassess road conditions after the storm passes.

You can keep up to date on road conditions int eh park by calling 209/372-0200 (then 1, 1).

Been around the lake lately? Well it's pretty safe to say that Mother Nature sure is strutting her color stuff right now...
11/07/2024

Been around the lake lately? Well it's pretty safe to say that Mother Nature sure is strutting her color stuff right now! 🍂🍁 Come see for yourself this most colorful of seasons and experience what 📷 Darvin Atkeson has captured and shared with us! Thanks Darvin!

Update on road status from Yosemite National Park.
11/04/2024

Update on road status from Yosemite National Park.

Tioga Road (continuation of Highway 120 through the park) will reopen today, November 4, 2024, at noon. Watch for icy spots and wildlife crossing the road.

Glacier Point Road has reopened.

Please call 209/372-0200 (then 1, 1) to check current road conditions.

With more seasonal (i.e. winter) weather in the forecast for higher elevations in the park over the next ew days, Yosemi...
10/31/2024

With more seasonal (i.e. winter) weather in the forecast for higher elevations in the park over the next ew days, Yosemite just announced that both Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road will temporarily close starting tomorrow, Friday, November 1, at 6 pm.

For the next few months, If you are planning on visiting Yosemite, we encourage you double check the forecast and road conditions before coming to the park.

🔷Weather forecast https://go.nps.gov/wxmap
🔷Road conditions (209) 372-0200 (1, 1)

📢 Yosemite announced that Glacier Point Road and Tioga Road have reopened. There is still some weather in the forecast f...
10/29/2024

📢 Yosemite announced that Glacier Point Road and Tioga Road have reopened. There is still some weather in the forecast for later this week. So stay tuned, and we highly recommend you double check the forecast and road conditions before coming to the park.

🔷Weather forecast https://go.nps.gov/wxmap
🔷Road conditions (209) 372-0200 (1, 1)

❄️Looking at the Yosemite Conservancy High Sierra we**am and we're seeing some evidence of light snow coming down. Click...
10/28/2024

❄️Looking at the Yosemite Conservancy High Sierra we**am and we're seeing some evidence of light snow coming down. Click on the link to see for yourself! https://yosemite.org/we**ams/high-sierra/

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