Snow in Yosemite National Park
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March 1, 2024 - Yosemite National Park officals announce the Park closed on Thursday at midnight. The park will reassess conditions on Sunday. The park will not reopen before Sunday at noon (possibly later).

Visitors already in the park must leave no later than noon on Friday, March 1.
Visitors should exit the park via El Portal Road/Highway 140 (and employees should consider that, as well). Be careful of trees, rocks, and other debris on the road.  

Due to the risk of falling trees, Big Oak Flat Road between Foresta and Big Oak Flat Entrance will be closed to all traffic no later than 2:00 P.M. on Friday. Badger Pass and Hetch Hetchy Roads are also closed. Other roads will remain open as conditions allow. 

Residents and Employees: Please stay home and off the roads if you can. The combination of heavy snow and high winds may cause trees and branches to topple. Please limit travel to essential purposes at least through Sunday morning. If you do travel, be prepared for chain requirements, impassible roads and closed services. Also be prepared with food, water, and warm layers in your vehicle, and plan for a delayed emergency response if you need help. Watch for Roads, Forestry, and emergency vehicles working on the roads.

For road conditions, please call the road recording at 209/372-0200 (then 1, 1). 

Vendors, delivery vehicles, and contractors will be able to enter the park if conditions allow. 
Source: NPS