Yosemite closure extended, park will reopen Tuesday The park was shut down due to heavy damage caused by this week's wind storm. KFSN Share: FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The closure of Yosemite National Park has been extended until early next week, park officials told ABC30 on Thursday. It will reopen next Tuesday. The park was shut down due to heavy damage caused by this week's wind storm. The storm uprooted trees, damaged buildings and caused Caltrans to block Highway 41 on the way to the park due to dangerous conditions. Officials said on Thursday they had discovered more damage in the southern part of the park than anticipated and that cleanup efforts will take more time.