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Yosemite National Park prepared for a major snow melt in the region by announcing the closure of most of Yosemite Valley from Friday to May 3 because of potential flooding along the Merced River.

The majority of Yosemite Valley—Yosemite National Park's main hub—will be closed starting April 28, due to flooding from snow melt. What’s open and closed in Yosemite National Park.

The National Park Service said Yosemite could close due to flooding risk again in May or June after recording heavy snowpack this spring.

The Sierra Nevada region where the park is located experienced snowfall at over 300% than usual this past winter. Flooding may happen into May and June, the park said.

Most of Yosemite Valley will be closed starting Friday, April 28, due to forecasted flooding.

The hope is to reopen these areas next week, but it could take longer.

Warm weather melting the High Sierra snowpack is expected to lead to flooding of the Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park later this week, prompting park officials to close much of the valley beginning Friday night and lasting until May 3, at least.

Yosemite National Park officials say this year’s immense Sierra snowpack and subsequent flood risk could lead to additional closures in coming months.

Bad news for those planning a trip to Yosemite Valley this weekend.

Yosemite National Park will be temporarily closing starting this Friday.