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Tioga Pass Closed - Will it reopen?
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Wed Oct 06, 2010 4:07 amby WML
If so, does anyone think it will re-open by friday morning?
Hoping to get over 120nay then....all replies greatly appreciated.
Re: Tioga Pass Closed - Will it reopen?
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Wed Oct 06, 2010 4:12 amby mrchad9
Definitely will reopen. I wouldn't be confident about Friday morning- based on the forecast. Maybe Saturday?
(Friday looks to be sunny)
Re: Tioga Pass Closed - Will it reopen?
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Thu Oct 07, 2010 6:12 pmby tb00957
It has!
Re: Tioga Pass Closed - Will it reopen?
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Thu Oct 07, 2010 6:17 pmby Luciano136
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
Re: Tioga Pass Closed - Will it reopen?
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Thu Oct 07, 2010 6:18 pmby Princess Buttercup
Re: Tioga Pass Closed - Will it reopen?
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Thu Oct 07, 2010 7:41 pmby blazin
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?
Re: Tioga Pass Closed - Will it reopen?
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Thu Oct 07, 2010 7:42 pmby The Chief
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.
Re: Tioga Pass Closed - Will it reopen?
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Thu Oct 07, 2010 7:46 pmby Luciano136
Hey Chief! Do they plan on plowing it on Friday or Saturday?
Re: Tioga Pass Closed - Will it reopen?
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Thu Oct 07, 2010 7:54 pmby rhyang
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.
Re: Tioga Pass Closed - Will it reopen?
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Thu Oct 07, 2010 10:24 pmby The Chief
Luciano136 wrote:Hey Chief! Do they plan on plowing it on Friday or Saturday?
Not according to my two sources.... No Manpower!
Re: Tioga Pass Closed - Will it reopen?
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Thu Oct 07, 2010 11:38 pmby Luciano136
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!!
Re: Tioga Pass Closed - Will it reopen?
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Fri Oct 08, 2010 12:14 amby dshoshone
Tioga opened at 8 am this morning
Re: Tioga Pass Closed - Will it reopen?
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Fri Oct 08, 2010 1:13 amby Princess Buttercup
Bruno, check out James' (F10) pics on this thread:
http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum ... -Pass-openSounds like a careful, but benign drive. Go slow!
Re: Tioga Pass Closed - Will it reopen?
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Mon Oct 18, 2010 7:39 pmby hamik
It'll stay open through this weekend right?
Re: Tioga Pass Closed - Will it reopen?
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Mon Oct 18, 2010 7:53 pmby rhyang
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.
