Mariposa County, CA · Daily edition

Mariposa County news for Friday, October 30, 2026

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Transportation · Mariposa County

Tioga Road, Glacier Point Road Closing at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29

Yosemite National Park officials announced temporary closures of Tioga Road (Highway 120 through Yosemite) and Glacier Point Road beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, due to a forecast of snow. The incoming storm is expected to bring rain to Yosemite Valley and snow to higher elevations through Sunday, Nov. 1, with Saturday carrying a 100% chance of precipitation. Park officials said they will evaluate road conditions after the storm passes; visitors can call 209-372-0200 for current updates.

Source: The Modesto Bee Read the full story ↗

Public Safety

Winter Weather Advisory for High Sierra Valid Sat. 8 a.m.–Sun. 7 a.m.

The National Weather Service office in Hanford, CA issued an updated winter weather advisory Thursday at 6:46 p.m. covering Yosemite, Upper San Joaquin River, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kings Canyon and Sequoia areas. The advisory runs from Saturday at 8 a.m. through Sunday at 7 a.m., with total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches between 7,500 and 9,500 feet and up to 11 inches above 9,500 feet. The NWS warns travel could be very difficult and advises drivers to slow down and use caution.

Source: Sacramento Bee Read the full story ↗