Weather and Road Conditions in Yosemite

How to get the weather and road conditions for Yosemite National Park plus links for the latest forecast and webcams.

Author:: Staff
Updated:: Jul 3, 2017
Original:: Apr 19, 2009

Glacier Point Road in Yosemite with the Half Dome in the background — Road in Yosemite with the Half Dome in the background
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Road Conditions in Yosemite National Park

For current road conditions, please call 209-372-0200 (press 1 then 1) for the most up-to-date conditions (the information below only reflects planned or long-term closures).

Snowstorms do occur in spring and tire chains can still become required at this time of year. Read more about tire chains and check road conditions by calling the phone number above.

Current Weather in Yosemite National Park

View the latest weather forecast for the Yosemite region

View Yosemite webcams (some show current weather and/or air quality data)

View streamflow data for the Merced River at Happy Isles and Pohono Bridge (west of Bridalveil Fall)

Read more about Yosemite weater

Yosemite's Mist Trail to Vernal Fall

Weather and Seasons

A key part of your pre-trip planning should include preparing for Yosemite’s diverse terrain and weather conditions. Don't get caught unprepared.

Yosemite Half Dome on an autumn morning

Weather and Seasons

Autumn in Yosemite is a quite time with colorful leaves and meandering brooks. Take a moment and soak in the serene views in this video.

Tioga Road going over Tioga Pass in Yosemite National Park

Visitors to Yosemite can drive on roads throughout the park. However, we encourage you to use shuttle buses, where available. Also, some roads are closed at certain times of the year.

Entrance sign to Yosemite National Park

There are five entrances into Yosemite National Park, and the road to each of them offers unique sights to see along the way.

Half Dome viewed from Yosemite Valley. Photo by Gloria Wadzinski

History and Culture

Abraham Lincoln's and John Muir's passion for preserving and protecting the Sierra Nevada, Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove ecosystem lead to the creation of Yosemite National Park.

Frazil ice in Yosemite Creek

Waterfalls, Lakes and Rivers in Yosemite

Stand on the Yosemite Creek bridge below Yosemite Falls in March and April and you may see frazil ice in the creek and a snow cone under the upper falls.

Yosemite Valley and the Half Dome in Winter

Winter Activities

Winter and early spring are the only times to see a pair of fascinating natural phenomena in the Valley. Watch of video of winter moments.

The pier at Manhattan Beach near the Los Angeles airport

Explore Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Yosemite and Death Valley national parks and Devil's Postpile National Monument on this 1,081-mile ocean-to-desert adventure.