Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, Backcountry Report: Spring Conditions Continue as Days Lengthen Report from 16th March 2022, and written by rangers Laura and Rob Pilewski Ski Conditions and Weather It was a dry week with temperatures near seasonal norms. Not much has changed as of our lasting posting in regards to ski conditions or weather. With the daylight hours now stretching into the evening, outdoors now having more of a spring feel […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | March 18, 2022 1 Comment
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA Backcountry Report: Winter Returns After 53-Day Dry Spell Report from February 22nd, 2022, and written by Laura and Rob Pilewski – Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers We had the first measurable snowfall in 53 days at our weather plot this week. Although the Sierra Nevada is known for extended periods of dry weather between winter storms, this is a record dry stretch during what is typically the snowiest months. […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | February 28, 2022 1 Comment
Yosemite, CA’s 1932 Winter Olympic Games Bid Some describe winter in Yosemite as magical. For many people, their visit to Yosemite National Park is filled with activities… typically those of the summer variety: hiking, backpacking, biking, swimming, rafting, climbing, sightseeing, horse riding, just to name a few. But, what about winter? A smaller number of visitors experience Yosemite in winter. It is a tranquil season here, when snow blankets the trails and roads that so recently were […] SnowBrains | February 27, 2022 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Yosemite National Park, CA, Has Snowiest December Ever Recorded Let it snow! With 78 inches of new snow the past week in Tuolumne Meadows, it marked the snowiest December on record (since 1980). While this doesn’t translate to the most water, the fresh snow has kept winter rangers busy shoveling, breaking trail, and collecting data. Related: [PHOTOS] Record-Breaking December at Palisades Tahoe, CA by the Numbers An important distinction […] SnowBrains | January 5, 2022 0 Comments
SnowBrains 2020/21 Mammoth/Yosemite Highlight Video: D-Spin 720º & Chutes for Days… May is our favorite month of the year to ski. We spend it in Mammoth skiing the resort and backcountry skiing the Eastern Sierra including Yosemite. There are so many aspects to this month that make it amazing in Mammoth: Ice Cream at Mono Cone Monoritos at Mono Market Fish Tacos at Mobile Mart Carne Asada Tortas at Salsas Hot […] Featured Video Miles Clark | December 23, 2021 1 Comment
Yosemite National Park, CA Announces Glacier Point and Tioga Roads are Closed for the Season As a result of the significant snow falling on California right now, and with much more in the forecast, Tioga and Glacier Point Roads have closed for the season. Tioga Road usually reopens in late May or June. Glacier Point Road will remain closed through 2022 for rehabilitation. Related: SnowBrains Forecast: Much Needed Snow for Tahoe, Big Storm Coming Tioga […] SnowBrains | December 10, 2021 0 Comments
Yosemite National Park, CA Officials Searching for Solo Hiker Not Seen Since September 5th Yosemite National Park officials are requesting information regarding a missing hiker. Joel Thomazin, 31, of Denair, CA, had planned a solo out-and-back hike from Hetch Hetchy Reservoir to Lake Eleanor. He left on Monday, September 6, and was expected back on Thursday, September 9. He has not been seen since Sunday 5th September. If you were in the area of […] SnowBrains | September 14, 2021 0 Comments
Rangers Ask Public’s Help to Find 69-Year-Old Man Missing in Yosemite National Park, CA Rangers in Yosemite National Park, CA, are asking for help in finding a missing person. Richard Judd was last seen on July 25, 2021, on a day hike from his camp, near Lower Merced Pass Lake, to Red Peak Pass. Related: Body of Prolific Ultrarunner and Climber Missing Since Saturday Found in Yosemite National Park, CA He is 69 years old […] SnowBrains | July 28, 2021 0 Comments