Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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Winter Road Closures

The Tioga Road (Highway 120 through the park) and Glacier Point Road are closed due to snow.
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Not just a great Valley...

but a shrine to human foresight, strength of granite, power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra.

Yosemite National Park, one of the first wilderness parks in the United States, is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.

Permits to hike to the top of Half Dome required for 2012

In 2012, permits will be required seven days per week to hike to the top of Half Dome (when the cables are up, approximately late May to mid October). A lottery will be held to distribute these permits in March. A long range plan for Half Dome is open for comment now that will be likely be implemented in 2013.

Current Conditions

Ranger Bob Fry speaking to visitors during a ranger walk

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PO Box 577
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389

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(209) 372-0200

Climate

Yosemite receives most of its precipitation in the months of January, February, and March. Summers are typically warm and dry. Spring and fall are transitional months, when warm, sunny days can suddenly become stormy. Clouds can build up during the summer to produce spectacular thunderstorm activity.
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