Rain and Snow Coming This Weekend
A winter weather advisory is in effect for the western slope of the Sierra Nevada with high winds, rain and snow likely.
Tag: "Yosemite"
A Look at Yosemite by CNN
When I’m preparing for a trip I like to get as much information possible about the destination including watching as many videos as I can find. Here’s an interesting video report from CNN on Yosemite.
If this is spring, why is it snowing?
A winter storm has snuck in bringing with it high winds, rain and…snow.
Happy Birthday Yosemite!
In celebration of Yosemite’s 123rd Birthday even Google has gotten into the act with this awesome doodle. Today marks the 123rd birthday of Yosemite National Park. That is to say, Yosemite has been around quite some time and rumor has it, a much longer time than before people came to this part of the world. [...]
How The Rim Fire was Conquered
Check out this interesting map of the Rim Fire. It has all the firelines marked on it which makes it REALLY interesting. You can see the things the fire crews focused on, you can see lines that were cut and overrun by the fire and you can see where the fire is still burning.
Rim Fire and Road Closure Update
To date the fire has cost an estimated $102 million, destroyed 11 residences, 3 businesses, 97 outbuildings and continues to threaten over 1200 structures.
Red River by Aland De Wit
Check out today’s beautiful Photo of the Day from Aland De Wit. Guaranteed to cure what ail’s ya’.
Yosemite Road and Trail Closure Update
The Rim Fire is 80% contained but there’s still a lot of Northern Yosemite that’s closed.
Rim Fire 80% Contained, Evacuation Advisories Lifted
Great news for everyone who has been following, the Rim Fire has reached 80% containment. Evacuation advisories have been lifted along Highway 108 from Ponderosa Hills to Pinecrest.
Rim Fire Crews Holding Ground
The Rim Fire is now over 32% contained and is expected to be completely contained by September 20th. To date the fire has burned almost 200,000 acres, destroyed 11 residences/buildings and has been responsible for 4 injuries.
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