Yosemite valley to close over flood threat as snowpack melts.
Reservations for campgrounds and lodging in the eastern valley will automatically be canceled and refunded.
California’s state climatologist Michael Anderson warned this week that rising temperatures will speed up the snowmelt and double the amount of water flowing into some of the state’s reservoirs.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Yosemite Valley campsites will close on Friday in anticipation of floodingMuch of Yosemite National Park will be closed due to flooding fears from April 28 until May 2, officials said. The closures could extend beyond that.
Les mer »
Part of Yosemite Valley to Close Due to Flooding ConcernsCalifornia’s record snowpack and the rising temperatures are setting the stage for new problems.
Les mer »
Yosemite National Park to close due to anticipated floodingMost of Yosemite National Park will be closed from Friday until at least May 3, the California park has announced.
Les mer »
Snow melt, predicted flooding to close Yosemite National Park for at least 5 daysThe closure comes only a few weeks after the park partially reopened amid historic winter snow.
Les mer »
Flooding threat from snowmelt prompts rare closure of Yosemite Valley in CaliforniaThe closure will start at 10 p.m. on Friday and last at least until Wednesday, May 3, possibly longer, depending on how swiftly melting mountain snow runs off into the Merced River through Yosemite Valley, the National Park Service said on Tuesday.
Les mer »
National Park Week: Spreading awareness about Saguaro National ParkThrough April 30th, the country celebrates the over 400 national parks by sharing stories of memorable park experiences.
Les mer »