Search results for: “Highway 140”
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More Areas Closed
More areas have closed within Yosemite National Park as a result of the government shutdown.
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Winter is Coming!
The Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park will close to all vehicles starting Tuesday, November 20, 2018 due to inclement weather expected over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The roads will reopen if weather and road conditions permit. Yosemite National Park is open year-round with snow removal on all other roads within the park. Highway…
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Yosemite Valley Reopening Today at 9:00AM
Although the Ferguson Fire is still burning in the park, Yosemite Valley will reopen at 9:00AM on August 14, 2018. Access to the Valley will be available via Highways 140 and 120. There will be no access between Yosemite Valley and Wawona due to fire operations. Wawona and the Mariposa Grove, the Tioga Road and the Big Oak Flat Road…
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Ferguson Fire Still Raging But Yosemite Valley Set to Reopen
Update: Yosemite Valley will remain closed at least through Sunday, August 5th. The park will continue to assess conditions and reevaluate all closures on Sunday, August 5. Yosemite Valley will NOT be reopening as previously posted on August 3rd. This is due to increased fire activity and heavy smoke in the area. Yosemite Valley will…
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Yosemite Closing Due to Fire
Yosemite Valley, Wawona, Yosemite West, and the Mariposa Grove will be closed July 25–July 29 due to fire operations. The South Entrance and Glacier Point Road will be also closed. Highway 140 from Mariposa remains closed due to the Ferguson Fire. The Tioga Road, Tuolumne Meadows, Hodgdon Meadow, the Big Oak Flat entrance, the Tioga…
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A Little Early Season Snow
The Tioga Road is currently closed due to snow.
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Hetch Hetchy Road and Glacier Point Roads Closed
The Glacier Point Road remains closed to fire activity and back burning operations. The Hetch Hetchy Road is closed due to a rockslide. There is no approximate reopening date for either road at this time. Highway 41, Highway 140 and Highway 120 at both the Tioga Pass entrance and Big Oak Flat entrance are open.
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Railroad Fire Crews Making Progress
Railroad Fire Crews are making progress but spot fires and a new lightning caused fire near California Creek are presenting challenges.
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Big Oak Flat Road Closed Into Yosemite
The Big Oak Flat Road is closed from Crane Flat to Yosemite Valley due to a fire.
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Fire Q and A
Quick answers to some common questions about Yosemite and the fires.