Tag: tioga pass
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Rain/Snow Expected in Yosemite Tonight
An unseasonable mass of cold air has moved into California bringing with it wind, rain and a chance of snow at higher elevations.
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More Campgrounds Open for Season
After a long wait some of the campgrounds along the Tioga Road have finally opened for the season.
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Skiing In June
If you were wondering how much snow we had this winter then this video should give you a pretty good idea. There’s still a lot of snow but a lot of rocks and dirt are visible too. The stream hazard at the end is awesome. Streams and skis don’t mix, by the way. Video by…
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Google Street View: The Tioga Road (video)
If you’ve never been through Tioga Pass you don’t know what you’re missing. It’s some of the most ruggedly beautiful country and there’s a reason it was included in Yosemite when Yosemite was established. Here’s an interesting video tour of the Tioga Road that I guess (from the title) was made using Google Street View…
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It’s a Slushy, Jim
Dan Mitchell posted his thoughts and a beautiful photo he took last week on the opening day of the Tioga Road. Dan is one of those people (like I used to be) who have to go through Tioga Pass the day it opens. Here’s Dan’s thoughts: “Tuolumne Meadows was still almost completely covered in snow,…
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Can’t Get Through Tioga? Take 108
The West Walker River as it passes through Leavitt Meadow along Highway 108. Photo by Loyd Schutte. If you’re driving up from L.A. or San Bernadino area on 395 and want to get to Yosemite you’re going to be in a for a shock as Tioga Pass and Highway 120 West into Yosemite will remain…
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Tioga Pass Plowed But Not Ready for Traffic (Yet)
Tioga Pass is plowed but it’s not ready for traffic yet. According to the National Park Service website crews completed plowing May 17th but the road won’t be ready for a few days yet. Crews will now go back through and widen the initial plow as well as patch potholes, fix ditches and road erosion…
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Tioga Pass Closed
Cal Trans is reporting the Tioga Pass is closed from Crane Flat to the Mono County Line. SR 120 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM CRANE FLAT TO TUOLUMNE/MONO CO LINE AT 2357 HRS ON 10/12/09 (TUOLUMNE CO) – DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS – MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE [YOSEMITE…
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Weather System Could Bring Winds as High as 120mph and Several Feet of Snow to Sierra
As we get more and more information about the incoming weather system it definitely looks like a nasty one. Here’s the latest from the National Weather Service. They’re expecting several feet of snow at the higher elevations and winds at ridge line in up to 120mph. Definitely don’t want to be in a motorhome or…
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Tioga Road Opening Wednesday May 20th
The Tioga Road will be opening for traffic starting Wednesday, May 20th at 10:00 a.m. The road will be open to all vehicle traffic but there will be no commercial services open for a while yet. Gasoline will be available 24 hours per day (credit cards only). Additionally, the Tuolumne Meadows Campground, other campgrounds along…