El Portal Road (continuation of Highway 140)into Yosemite is Closed Due to a Rockfall
Yosemite National Park – December 27, 2022- A significant rockfall occurred at approximately 9:00 am this morning on the El Portal road (Continuation of HWY 140 inside Yosemite National Park). The road is closed and will remained closed for several days as crews asses and clean up the rockfall.
The road is closed from the park boundary in El Portal to the intersection of Big Oak Flat road. Yosemite Valley is still accessible via big Oak flat road (HWY 120) and the Wawona Road Highway 41 continuation.
The Park will provide updates through out the week when available. for current road conditions call 209-372-0200 (press1,1).
The atmospheric river of moisture that is currently slamming California is expected to continue into the weekend which could cause further delays in getting the road open. As the snow and rain continues through out the week rising water levels will also be a concern potentially in the park.
The atmospheric river of moisture that is currently slamming California is expected to continue into the weekend which could cause further delays in getting the road open. As the snow and rain continues through out the week rising water levels will also be a concern potentially in the park. the National weather system has issued a flood warning for cities of El Portal, Fish Camp, Yosemite Valley, Coarsegold, North Fork, Bass Lake, Mariposa, and Oakhurst 1025 AM PST Tue Dec 27 2022
FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Atmospheric river bringing rainfall rates of one half an inch
and hour can lead to nuisance flooding in low lying areas, as
well as localized rockslides along steep canyons.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Carry tire chains in your car and be prepared to use them (even if your car has four-wheel drive): chains may become mandatory at any time. Drive carefully even when there are no chain requirements: you may encounter icy spots on mostly dry roads.
