March 3, 2024 – Yosemite National Park officials report that before this latest storm rolled in, our Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers Rob and Laura spent the week out on the thirteen inches of fresh powder performing snow surveys. (Don’t worry, they made it back to the shelter in Tuolumne Meadows in time.)

While we all await to see exactly what this massive weather event has in store, click the link below to check out their latest blog update from Wednesday with more details on the maps, mechanics, and math of taking snow surveys, details on avalanche conditions, as well as recent high-country wildlife sightings, including a northern pygmy owl (Glaucidium gnoma) and a pine marten (Martes americana) this week.

Elizabeth Lake outlet, February 26, 2024

Lodgepole pine snag, February 21, 2024

Snow survey course sign, February 26, 2024

Vogelsang Peak, February 23, 2024

Source & photos: Yosemite National Park

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