Yosemite National Park in Winter
Sierra Sun Times file photo

February 5, 2019 - Current information on Yosemite National Park roads as of 5:00 A.M. Tuesday morning.

For current Yosemite information call 209/372-0200 (press 1 then 1) for the most up-to-date conditions.

All roads in Yosemite Valley  
Currently Closed

Badger Pass Road
Closed

Highway 140 - El Portal Road in Yosemite
Currently Closed

Highway 41 - Wawona Road in Yosemite
Currently Closed
 
Highway 120 in Yosemite
Currently Closed

Caltrans Highway report as of 5:00 A.M. Tuesday

For current information: Caltrans Website
or call 1-800.427.7623 for current highway conditions. Mobile

Highway 140
CHAINS OR SNOW TIRES ARE REQUIRED FROM WHITLOCK RD TO MIDPINES (MARIPOSA CO)

Highway 41
CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM 3 MI SOUTH OF COARSEGOLD (MADERA CO) TO 0.5 MI SOUTH OF YOSEMITE NAT'L PARK (MARIPOSA CO)

Highway 120
CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM 2.5 MI EAST OF GROVELAND TO 0.5 MI WEST OF THE YOSEMITE NAT'L PARK BOUNDARY (TUOLUMNE CO)

IS CLOSED 0.5 MI WEST OF THE YOSEMITE NAT'L PARK BOUNDARY (TUOLUMNE CO) - DUE TO SNOW - MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE

TYPES OF CHAIN CONTROL
During the winter months motorists may encounter traction device controls in the mountain areas of California. When chain controls are established, signs along side the road will be opened indicating the type of requirement. There are three requirements in California.

Requirement One (R1): Chains or snow tread tires required. Snow tires must have a tread depth of 6/32" with a "M & S" imprint on the tire's sidewall.