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Charlie D.
Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
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Apr 16, 2015 - 04:54am PT
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Anyone know when or if the lower gate is open for car access up to the Park gate at the pass???
Its been open in years past allowing easy access for skiers.
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Apr 16, 2015 - 08:04am PT
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Charlie D.. info was on the prior page....edit:..oops someone
deleted, now it's on this page.
Sonora Pass, Hwy 108, will tentatively be opening this Friday, April 17, 2015 at noon! (Pending weather conditions)
The lower section of Tioga Pass, Hwy 120 west, will be opening from Lee Vining to the park entrance tomorrow April 15, 2015 by 5pm.
in Lee Vining we got the official word from the Yosemite National Park Superintendent via our Mono County Supervisor that Tioga Pass will open on Friday, May 1.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Apr 16, 2015 - 08:21am PT
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Are these openings the earliest ever?
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Charlie D.
Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
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Apr 16, 2015 - 01:43pm PT
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Thanks Nita!
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bradL
Trad climber
Lake Tahoe, NV
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Apr 18, 2015 - 02:02pm PT
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Can I go ski up there?! On snow? Anybody have pictures? What about Dana Couloir? False White?
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Mtbphoto
Trad climber
Mammoth Lakes, Ca
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Apr 18, 2015 - 02:14pm PT
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I went and checked it out. Looks like some good lines, but a lot of stuff is already snow free. The road is open right up to the gate. Elery bowl looked pretty thin
Edit: also looked like it was pretty clear past the gate
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Apr 18, 2015 - 07:25pm PT
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Looks like it's storming up there right this moment...
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Willoughby
Social climber
Truckee, CA
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Apr 19, 2015 - 01:46am PT
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Some friends skied Solstice a couple of days ago, then stuff off Sonora the next day. Said Sonora was much better. Even found some boot-top powder.
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ryankelly
Trad climber
Bhumi
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Apr 19, 2015 - 07:16pm PT
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reach
Trad climber
Brisbane, CA
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Apr 20, 2015 - 08:29am PT
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We tried to bike in from the west side early on Saturday morning and met a rather large road worker, standing cross armed in the middle of the road. The following dialog ensued:
“What’s the probability of us biking out Tioga road?” I asked.
“Zeee-roow” the gentleman replied with a country draw and a smirk. He proceeded to describe the construction work and how, while the road is closed to cars, they are trying to get as much done as possible. Similar to most construction projects the contactor is behind.
“How many days are you guys working?” was my next question, thinking maybe Sunday would be a possibility.
“6 days a week, but there are signs at the gate and if LE catches you, you’ll get a ticket for sure…. Come back after May 1st.” He said.
We talked for a while. Nice fellow. Later I chatted with gal at the reservations desk at Big Oak Flat entrance whose husband works on the road clearing crew. She said they had all the debris cleared in like 2 or 3 days, so the road is essentially entirely passable. She did say there was a lot of ice from the late rain/snow storms that had. I mentioned talking to the construction guy and she said that there are some people who would like to keep the road closed to cars until May 8th so that more road work could be completed without the need for traffic control. However, that statement was made with some doubt since there is such a push from the east side to have the pass opened. I also learned that finding out when the yearly window is open to bike Tioga without cars is difficult, but doable. One must do some research on when it might open and be persistent about getting information. Park employees typically get a memo about the pre-opening of the road, but with little notice.
Short story: Biking from the west side is a no go, due to the construction (which also has the road in a dirt/gravel state). May 1st is target open date.
As for us, we biked to Hetch Hetchy from the Big Oak Flat entrance then cragged at Lower Catheral in the afternoon. Sunday we got on Outer Limits and Generator. All in all, it was a pretty solid and fun weekend.
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HighTraverse
Trad climber
Bay Area
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Apr 21, 2015 - 11:11am PT
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Current forecast through Sunday night.
Snow/Rain likely/possible through Sat night
Not looking good for a road opening.
This will probably slow down the road work.
Rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a high near 56. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
TonightRain showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
WednesdayA chance of snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 51. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday NightSnow showers, mainly before 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 24. Light and variable wind becoming east northeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
ThursdaySnow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday NightA 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
FridayA 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday NightA 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
SaturdayA slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday NightA slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
SundayMostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 23. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.
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skitch
Gym climber
Bend Or
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Apr 21, 2015 - 02:00pm PT
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I am itching to get back into the Valley before it starts heating up, but I'd rather have more pre-cip.
Thank God we have some decent climbing on the East Side.
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CF
climber
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Apr 21, 2015 - 02:44pm PT
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a friend of mine went into the meadows from the eastside 4/19
" Nps has also plowed up to tioga pass but has not opened it to cars. went to the meadows and flew a kite in front of the store. There's zero snow in tuolumne, none in the meadows, barely any on north facing peaks..."
another report from a nps person says that there is 15 miles of the worst graveled dusty road section between white wolf and crane flat from the road construction. he said it was so dusty that he could almost not see.
the construction crews have been working on the road for several weeks, wonder how they got around the "road is wilderness until 4/15"?
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Stevee B
Trad climber
Oakland, CA
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Apr 21, 2015 - 07:18pm PT
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Cold snow is still holding between 10,000' and 11,500' on sheltered north aspects. Sonora and Tioga about sixes, all depends on wind and sun exposure.
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Apr 25, 2015 - 08:15am PT
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This has to hamper the May first opening a wee bit.. Damn did we need it!..
Still snowing in the high country..Not much visible on the Sentinel web cam...
edit;...More like 8 inches or more..It's been snowing most of the day.
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ryankelly
Trad climber
Bhumi
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Apr 25, 2015 - 08:36am PT
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Yeah!!! Snow!!
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HighTraverse
Trad climber
Bay Area
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Apr 25, 2015 - 08:53am PT
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Current forecast is for 3 - 5 inches more snow today at Tuolumne Mdws.
Sonora Pass Rd (108) is currently closed from approximately Dardanelles to above the Marine Corps training center.
Chains/Snowtires/4WD required on 88 and 50.
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