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Winter Storm Warning In Effect For Yosemite
SIERRA NEVADA FROM YOSEMITE TO KINGS CANYON-TULARE COUNTY MOUNTAINS-338 AM PST FRI MAR 3 2006 …WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON.. A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE SOUTHERN SIERRA NEVADA FROM YOSEMITE PARK TO THE KERN COUNTY LINE. SNOW LEVELS…
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Winter’s Here and So Are Icy and Snowy Roads
Headed up to the park today? Make sure you have you tire chains and you know how to put them on. During the winter the Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120) is typically icy and chains may be required especially in the days following a storm. Highway 140 (the Wawona Road) also typically has ice…
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Visitors Center Moved for Winter
I think I’ve forgotten to mention it before but… The Yosemite Valley Visitors center is undergoing renovation this winter and should reopen in time for summer visitors. Until then you can find it two doors down between the Valley Post Office and The Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite Village. The Visitors Center is home to…
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Winter Storms Wreak Havoc In The High Country
Madera Sierra Star: “Winter storms left hundreds of Pacific Gas & Electric customers without power in the Wawona and Fish Camp areas as of Monday morning, a spokesperson for PG&E said. Powerlines were down in some regions, while trees blew into powerlines in others, a combination that left 729 PG&E customers without power in…
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Great Sale on Winter Outdoor Gear
With all the snow in Yosemite over the past week and much more to come many winter sports enthusiasts are eagerly waiting the storms to abate so they can get out and play. Just in time for winter fun REI-Outlet is running a giant sale with everything from ski’s to bib and boots on sale…
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Make Tioga Pass Resort Your Winter Getaway
Looking for a little adventure this winter? I recommend checking out theTioga Pass Resort. What better way to spend some quality down time than skiing and snowshoeing the Yosemite high country. At the end of the day head back to a nice warm fire and great food at the lodge. Located at 9641 feet elevation,…
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Winter is Here and It’s Time to Chain Up
With winter in full swing in the Sierra and Mother Nature dumping snow at the higher elevations it’s a good time to point out that you’re required by law to carry tirechains in your vehicle at all times when entering Yosemite National Park and should know how to use them. The State of California Department…
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Yosemite Open for Firefall but Reservations Required
If you’re planning on visiting Yosemite to take in the world famous firefall over the next couple of weeks you likely won’t be disappointed. Recent rains and snowmelt have been creating some pretty spectacular views around the valley. You will however need a reservation to enter the park.
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Yosemite is Open but Services are Limited
Yosemite National Park is open during the shutdown but visitor services are limited. Wawona Campground, Hodgdon Meadow Campground, the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias and all park visitor centers are currently closed. Restroom facilities are very limited throughout the park. Visitors are encouraged to stop and use restroom facilities in the gateway communities before entering…
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Glacier Point Road Closing Thursday
Be sure to check road conditions before you travel as some roads in and into Yosemite may be affected by the oncoming winter storm.