Tioga Pass
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:22 pmPress Release
For Immediate Release
Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park to Close this Evening. Glacier Point Road Remains Open
Pending Weather Conditions
The Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park will close at 7:00 p.m. this evening, Tuesday, January 17, 2012. A series of wet weather systems, with the possibility of heavy snow at the higher elevations, are predicated over the next several days. This possible precipitation, coupled with cold temperatures, will result in hazardous driving conditions on the road.
The Glacier Point Road will remain open through at least this evening. The park will assess the road and weather conditions tomorrow, and there is a possibility the road may close due to hazardous driving conditions.
If conditions change that precipitate the reopening of the Tioga Road, the park will issue a subsequent news release.
For updated 24-hour road and weather information, please call 209-372-0200
Media Contacts:
Scott Gediman 209.372.0248
Kari Cobb 209.372.0529
For Immediate Release
Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park to Close this Evening. Glacier Point Road Remains Open
Pending Weather Conditions
The Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park will close at 7:00 p.m. this evening, Tuesday, January 17, 2012. A series of wet weather systems, with the possibility of heavy snow at the higher elevations, are predicated over the next several days. This possible precipitation, coupled with cold temperatures, will result in hazardous driving conditions on the road.
The Glacier Point Road will remain open through at least this evening. The park will assess the road and weather conditions tomorrow, and there is a possibility the road may close due to hazardous driving conditions.
If conditions change that precipitate the reopening of the Tioga Road, the park will issue a subsequent news release.
For updated 24-hour road and weather information, please call 209-372-0200
Media Contacts:
Scott Gediman 209.372.0248
Kari Cobb 209.372.0529
