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Yosemite Area Weather Alert

Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 2:53PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Mon, 06/02/2025 - 2:53pm

At 252 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles west of Mammouth Mountain, or 14 miles southwest of June Lake.
This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Agnew Pass, Vogelsang High Sierra Camp, and Merced Lake Ranger
Station.

Every year the Three Bar Ranch near Raymond, CA moves their herd through Fish Camp, on their way to the Quartz Mountain high country for the summer.

On the right Sunday morning you can catch a glimpse of Cowboy history in Fish Camp!

Springtime in Yosemite!

Flowering Dogwood is a sure sign that Spring has arrived in Yosemite

Experience Yosemite's one-of-a-kind Spring beauty!

Exploring Yosemite’s Mariposa Grove

Hikers walk past majestic giant Sequoias

Passing by a giant sequoia in the Upper Mariposa Grove (Credit: Ryan Price)

Mariposa Grove is home to some of the most spectacular trees in the national park, and easy to get to as well!

Free Entrance Dates 2019

Everyone enjoys free days at our national parks

Experience Yosemite -- for free!

2019 Half Dome Permits

John Muir trail signs remind hikers to carry their permits

Photo credit Peter Maiwald

The 2019 preseason lottery is open from March 13 through March 31

Firefall Time!

Photo of Horsetail Fall glowing orange in a February sunset

Mid-February is the time to see this natural light show (weather permitting).

#BookDirect This Year!

Image of sandy beach with #BookDirectDay hashtag and text

Online travel services are not always worth the convenience they provide.

Snow Arrives!

Sunset view of Yosemite valley after fresh snow

A wintertime visit to Yosemite offers visitors plenty of excitement and beauty.

Winter in Yosemite

Early Winter in 2011 was uniquely both cold and dry, allowing visitors to reach a well-frozen Tenaya Lake.

Winter in Yosemite is often under-appreciated, and always rewarding!

Fall Colors

Image of bright red and gold fall leaves

Fall can be a stunning time to visit the Yosemite area!

National Park News

Yosemite National Park Gears Up for Busy Memorial Day Weekend

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 6:00am

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Yosemite National Park is preparing to welcome a high volume of visitors eager to enjoy the natural beauty of one of America’s most iconic destinations.

Yosemite Declares End of Fire Season

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 7:28am

Fire danger has been consistently "low" over the past several days and there is more precipitation in the forecast.

Fire Update for August 26, 2024

Mon, 08/26/2024 - 6:23am

Although the Middle Fire is 100% contained, trail closures are still in effect impacting the trail along Long Gulch Creek, between Aspen Valley and White Wolf.

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