Tioga Pass Closed - Will it reopen?

by **WML** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 4:07 am

If so, does anyone think it will re-open by friday morning?

Hoping to get over 120nay then....all replies greatly appreciated.

by **mrchad9** » Wed Oct 06, 2010 4:12 am

Definitely will reopen. I wouldn't be confident about Friday morning- based on the forecast. Maybe Saturday?

(Friday looks to be sunny)

by **tb00957** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 6:12 pm

It has!

by **Luciano136** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 6:17 pm

tb00957 wrote:It has!

Yeah, I just called and was very surprised to hear it's open and clear?! Not even chain restrictions even though it could still snow today; pretty rare for Yosemite. Guess they want the income

by **Princess Buttercup** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 6:18 pm

Yuppers, just heard on the radio! WOOHOO!!! Good times in the Valley this weekend!!

by **blazin** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 7:41 pm

Good news! Does anybody have more details about road conditions can I make it up to Tuolomne in my crappy "compact" rental car? If I leave it overnight, what are my chances of making it back out on Monday?

by **The Chief** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 7:42 pm

The Lower Gate is open as is the Park gate from our side. Don't count on any plowing to have been do though. That is what I was just told by both my neighbor who is a County plower and my good buddy who is he local Caltrans Sup.

by **Luciano136** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 7:46 pm

Hey Chief! Do they plan on plowing it on Friday or Saturday?

by **rhyang** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 7:54 pm

blazin wrote:Good news! Does anybody have more details about road conditions can I make it up to Tuolomne in my crappy "compact" rental car? If I leave it overnight, what are my chances of making it back out on Monday?

I doubt it will be a problem. But be aware there could be water on the road from melting snow & such, which may freeze overnight.

NWS Tioga Pass forecast sounds pretty good, though weather can change quickly this time of year. Might want to have the Caltrans road conditions number (1-800-427-7623) in your cell phone if for some reason you find yourself stuck on the eastside.

by **The Chief** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 10:24 pm

Luciano136 wrote:Hey Chief! Do they plan on plowing it on Friday or Saturday?

Not according to my two sources.... No Manpower!

by **Luciano136** » Thu Oct 07, 2010 11:38 pm

The Chief wrote:
Luciano136 wrote:Hey Chief! Do they plan on plowing it on Friday or Saturday?

Not according to my two sources.... No Manpower!

Gotcha! On the other hand, I doubt any snow will be left on the road by Sunday. Reason I'm asking is because I have a vehicle equipped with AWD and snow tires but I prefer to drive a more economical 2wd sedan if I can. Doesn't sound like that should be a problem though since the infoline mentions roads are open without restrictions.

Thanks for the info!!

by **dshoshone** » Fri Oct 08, 2010 12:14 am

Tioga opened at 8 am this morning

by **Princess Buttercup** » Fri Oct 08, 2010 1:13 am

Bruno, check out James' (F10) pics on this thread:

http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum ... -Pass-open

Sounds like a careful, but benign drive. Go slow!

by **hamik** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 7:39 pm

It'll stay open through this weekend right?

by **rhyang** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 7:53 pm

Caltrans says Tioga Pass (SR120) is still open, while Sonora Pass (SR108) is closed again, due to snow. Ebbetts (SR4) and Monitor (SR89) are apparently still open.

Who knows what will happen .. if you are heading to the Valley or something from socal you may want to take the southern route instead.

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