Forecasted Flooding To Temporarily Close Most Of Yosemite Valley
The hope is to reopen these areas next week, but it could take longer.
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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.