2014: Yosemite's Tioga Road summer info

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Permalink Reply by mny_m8ker on May 1, 2014 at 10:00am

nice that'd be sweet if it did

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Permalink Reply by Yose FJ (David) on May 1, 2014 at 11:25am

This morning's Daily Report

Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park to open tomorrow, Friday, May 2 at Noon - News Release

Visitors urged to take safety precautions while traveling on road 

Scott Gediman 209-372-0248

Kari Cobb 209-372-0529

The Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park will open for the season tomorrow, Friday, May 2, 2014, at noon for all vehicular traffic. The Tioga Road, bounded on both sides by State Highway 120, is the popular east-west crossing of the Sierra Nevada.  Vault toilets are available in several locations along the road.  Limited visitor services will be available over the next several weeks. 

Due to a light snowpack this past winter (approximately 30% of normal), the Tioga Road was cleared of snow early into the season.  Snow and icy conditions may still exist on hiking trails at the higher elevations.  Visitors are urged to be prepared for snowy conditions and possible treacherous stream crossings while hiking the backcountry in the early season. All campgrounds along the Tioga Road are closed.  All commercial services, including the gas station, store, and village grill, are also closed.  There are no anticipated opening dates for any of these facilities. (K. Cobb)

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