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Mariposa and Yosemite Valley Weather for Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Note: Valid at 6:00 A.M.

Note: Heat Advisory in effect until Today, August 5, at 08:00 PM PDT

Sunny and Very Warm with a high temp of around 99 degrees and a low temp of around 75 degrees.

Yosemite Valley: Sunny and Hot with a high temp of around 100 degrees and a low temp of around 64 degrees.

Mariposa weather for Thursday: Sunny and Hot with a high temp of around 100 degrees and a low temp of around 77 degrees.

Future high temps for Mariposa: Fri.: 100 degrees. Sat: 101 degrees. Sun.: 101 degrees. Mon.: 98 degrees.

Friday, August 1, 2026

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Solar Installer Job Position
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Natural Environments Inc. Announce
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Journeyman Electrician in Mariposa

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Sonora Pass (Highway 108) to Reopen Thursday Afternoon, May 3, 2018

Highway 108
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May 3, 2018 - BISHOP - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will reopen Sonora Pass (SR-108) at 2:00 P.M. this afternoon.

Ice, snow and debris removal work has been completed to ensure the traveling public’s safety.

Caltrans reminds drivers to carry chains and to be prepared for all driving conditions.

We recommend carrying blankets, water, food, a shovel, gloves, a flashlight, and sand or kitty litter to provide traction in case your vehicle becomes stuck.

For the latest highway information please visit the Caltrans QuickMap site at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or call the Road Condition Hotline at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).

For the safety of workers and other motorists, please Be Work Zone Alert.
Source: Caltrans