Yosemite National Park

Winter Storm Watch issued November 10 at 5:31PM PST until November 17 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Hanford CA

5:31 PM — November 11th, 1:45 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches above 6,000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada above 6,000 feet. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact weekend travel. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Winter Storm Watch issued November 10 at 11:14AM PST until November 16 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

11:14 AM — November 11th, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 6000 feet. Total snow accumulations up to a foot, with up to 2 feet at the highest peaks. Minor accumulations of around an 1 inch possible down to 5000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Northern Sierra above 6000 feet, including Highway 50, Interstate 80, State Route 4, State Route 108. Southern Cascades above 6000 feet, including Lassen National Park. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause downed tree branches and localized power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels 7000 to 8000 feet Friday, lowering to 6500 feet Saturday, then down to around 5000 feet by Monday morning. Heaviest snowfall expected Friday night into Saturday morning. Light flurries to a dusting possible down to 5000 feet with measurable accumulations remaining above 6000 feet. There could be a break during the day Saturday, followed by additional snow Saturday night into Monday.

Winter Storm Watch issued November 10 at 10:37AM PST until November 14 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

10:37 AM — November 11th, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Snow accumulations near 12 inches above 7000 to 7500 feet, up to 6 inches between 6000 and 7500 feet, and little to no accumulations below 6000 feet. Wind gusts of 60 to 80 mph over ridges and gusts of 40 to 55 mph for areas along Highway 395. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds and Sierra cement snow could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of heavy snow is likely with this system Friday evening into early Saturday morning with snow levels falling to as low as 6000 feet.

Overview

Yosemite National Park is open year-round, 24 hours a day. Currently in winter conditions, the park remains fully accessible through three main entrances that stay open year-round: CA-41 from Oakhurst, CA-140 from Mariposa, and CA-120 West from Groveland. However, seasonal winter closures are in effect for high-elevation roads. Tioga Road (CA-120 East) and Glacier Point Road closed for the season in mid-November 2025 and typically remain closed until late May or early June, depending on snow conditions and plowing schedules. During winter, tire chains may be required on park roads during snowy or icy conditions, so come prepared. Four campgrounds remain open year-round: Upper Pines and Camp 4 in Yosemite Valley, Hodgdon Meadow north of the Valley, and Wawona south of the Valley. No entrance reservations are currently required during the winter season (reservations were only needed during peak summer periods from late May through early September 2025). The park encompasses nearly 1,200 square miles featuring iconic waterfalls, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, and vast wilderness areas. Winter visitors can experience unique beauty with potential snow-covered landscapes, though certain backcountry areas may be inaccessible until spring thaw. Always check current conditions before visiting, as weather can change rapidly in the Sierra Nevada.

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