US National Park Service announces part of Yosemite National Park to close for days as flooding forecast

April 28, 2023



Tuesday, the (NPS) announced the eastern section of the, in , California, US, was to close to visitors from 10:00 PM   Friday through at least Wednesday, citing forecasted flooding.

According to the park service's Yosemite Instagram account,, and trails to it, Crane Flat, , and the western Yosemite Valley will remain accessible.

Scott Gediman, a spokesperson for Yosemite, said the closure could be extended into June or July.

The NPS closes parts of the park whenever the is predicted to be  above normal. According to the agency, this is when "roads and other critical infrastructure begin flooding."

The National Weather Service Monday predicted temperatures between 10° (5.5°) and 12°F (6.5°C) above average this weekend, which they said will hasten the.

The from this winter was the highest ever recorded, estimated at 240% above average. "I've been in Yosemite for 27 years and I've never seen this much snow," Gediman said. Parts of Yosemite received of snow in February.