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Tioga, Glacier Point Roads Close For Winter At Yosemite National Park

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By NPT Staff - December 16th, 2014

The weekend's heavy rains in California brought heavy snows to the High Sierra, and that was enough for Yosemite National Park officials to close the Tioga and Glacier Point roads for the winter.

A series of storm systems passed through the Yosemite region over the last several weeks, resulting in snow accumulations of up to two feet in the higher elevations of the park, including Tuolumne Meadows and Glacier Point, park officials said Monday afternoon. The roads generally close each fall and remain so throughout the winter until weather conditions permit reopening in the spring.

While the high country roads are closed, Yosemite is open year-round with snow removal on all other roads within the park. All roads within the park are subject to chain control or temporary closures due to hazardous driving conditions. All motorists are required to carry tire chains, even if their car is equipped with four-wheel drive, while driving in the park during the winter months.

For updated 24-hour road and weather conditions for Yosemite National Park, please call 209-372-0200.

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