Yosemite National Park, CA, Announces Reopening of Tuolumne Meadows Campground Following Major Rehabilitation Project California’s Yosemite National Park is proud to announce the reopening of the Tuolumne Meadows Campground on August 1, following the completion of a transformative three-year, $26 million rehabilitation project funded through the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). Related: Senator Mike Lee Withdraws Plan for Public Land Sale After Public Backlash Yosemite will also open Porcupine Flat and Bridalveil Creek campgrounds […] National Parks SnowBrains | June 30, 2025 0 Comments
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA, Report: Snow Coverage and Depth Are Excellent This post was written by Laura and Rob Pilewski, Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers, on Wednesday, April 2. New Snow: 30 inches Settled Snow Depth: 71 inches High temperature: 45°F (March 27) Low temperature: -1°F (April 2) Ski Conditions and Weather March went out the same way it came in…. like a lion! Strong southwest winds have accompanied this storm, and […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | April 10, 2025 0 Comments
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA, Report: Ski Touring Conditions Good Despite Below-Average Snowpack This post was written by Laura and Rob Pilewski, Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers on Wednesday, January 29 New Snow: 3 inches Settled Snow Depth: 28 inches High temperature: 53°F (January 23) Low temperature: 0°F (January 28) Ski Conditions and Weather A weather disturbance moved through the latter half of this week bringing light snow, high winds, and cold temperatures. Ski […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | February 4, 2025 0 Comments
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA, Report: 8″ of Snow and Bears Near Mono Pass Trail Are Still Active This post was written by Laura and Rob Pilewski, Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers on Saturday, 11 January New Snow: 8 inches Settled Snow Depth: 33 inches High temperature: 51°F (January 2) Low temperature: 1°F (January 4) Ski Conditions and Weather On the evening of January 3, the Tuolumne Meadows area was treated to seven new inches of low-density snow that […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | January 13, 2025 0 Comments
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA, Report: 12 Inches of Snow on Christmas Eve This report is from Sunday, December 29, and was written by Laura and Rob Pilewski – Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers. New Snow: 13 inches Settled Snow Depth: 30 inches High temperature: 55°F (December 20) Low temperature: 6°F (December 25) Ski Conditions and Weather Wind, sun, and snow were the combo this week. Santa delivered the goods on Christmas Eve as […] Conditions Report Guest Author | December 30, 2024 0 Comments
Yosemite National Park Tuolumne Meadows December Report: Snow Coverage is Good, but the Snowpack Has Some Healing to Do New Snow: 22 inchesSettled Snow Depth: 30 inchesHigh temperature: 52°F (December 8)Low temperature: -5°F (December 15) Ski Conditions and Weather This report is from December 20 and was written by Laura and Rob Pilewski, Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers The Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers skied to Tioga Pass on December 7 to start the season. It is great to be back in Yosemite and in […] Conditions Report Guest Author | December 20, 2024 0 Comments
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA Report: Brief Return to Winter Bodes Well for Spring Skiing Conditions This report is from April 18, 2024, and was written by Laura and Rob Pilewski, Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers. New Snow: 4 inchesSettled Snow Depth: 50 inchesHigh Temperature: 57°F (April 11)Low Temperature: 10°F (April 14) Ski Conditions and Weather April 18, 2024 – Laura and Rob Pilewski, Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers – This is our final post of the 2024 winter. Unlike most snowbirds, […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | April 19, 2024 0 Comments
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA Report: 20″ Fresh Snow and Single Digit Temps Have Put the Brakes on Spring Report written by Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers Laura and Rob Pilewski on March 27, 2024 New Snow: 20 inches Settled Snow Depth: 48 inches High temperature: 50°F (March 19) Low temperature: -2°F (March 25) Ski Conditions and Weather Late March in the Sierra Nevada can see big swings in weather; this week was no exception. The first half of the […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | March 28, 2024 0 Comments
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA, Report: Snow Coverage Good, But Snow Depths Below Average Report for February 14, 2024 New Snow: 8 inches Settled Snow Depth: 40 inches High Temperature: 46°F (February 11) Low Temperature: -4°F (February 9) Ski Conditions and Weather This week brought cloudy skies, cold temperatures, and snow showers. The latter part of the week has been sunny, with temperatures slightly above average. There was a wind event on the morning […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | February 16, 2024 0 Comments
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA, Report: Atmospheric Rivers Contribute to “Upside Down” Snowpack Tuolumne Meadows Report for February 7, 2024 New Snow: 43 inches Settled Snow Depth: 45 inches High Temperature: 42°F (January 31) Low Temperature: 10°F (February 3) January Weather Summary New Snow: 58 inches (historical average 61 inches) Snow Water Equivalent: 3.46 inches (historical average 5.05 inches) Average High Temperature: 37°F (historical average 40.2°F) Average Low Temperature: 11.2°F (historical average 10°F) […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | February 12, 2024 0 Comments
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA Report: A Storm Brought 8″ of New Snow, the Most Since December 30th Report from March 31st, 2022 and written by Laura and Rob Pilewski – Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers New Snow: 8 inches Settled Snow Depth: 30 inches High temperature: 59 °F (March 25) Low temperature: 23 °F (March 25) Ski Conditions and Weather The weather this week brought us the best corn snow cycle of the season so far. Although the high temperatures were well […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | April 1, 2022 0 Comments
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
Tuolumne Meadows, CA, Backcountry Report: Despite 3 Weeks of Dry Weather, Snow Coverage Remains Excellent on All Aspects Report written by Laura and Rob Pilewski – Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers Ski Conditions and Weather It was a dry week with temperatures above seasonal averages. The high temperature this week of 58°F resulted in a thin melt-freeze crust forming on most aspects here at the middle elevations. Strong winds out of the east on January 14 have littered much […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | January 20, 2022 0 Comments
Yosemite National Park, CA Tuolumne Meadows Winter Conditions Update: Well-Above-Average Temperatures Have Been the Rule This April This post was written by Rob and Laura Pilewski – Tuolumne Meadows Winter Rangers New snow: 2 inches Total settled snow depth: 23 inches (at 8,600 feet) High temperature: 56°F (April 11) Low temperature: 15°F (April 15) Winter 2021 Weather Summary (November 1, 2020-April 15, 2021) Total Snow: 213 inches Snow Water Equivalent: 13.24 inches Average Temperature: 30.64°F Ski Conditions and Weather April 16, 2021 – By Laura […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | April 19, 2021 0 Comments
Yosemite National Park, CA Tuolumne Meadows Winter Conditions Update – Warm and Dry in the High Country This Week New snow: none Total settled snow depth: 33 inches (at 8,600 feet) High temperature: 57°F (April 3) Low temperature: 15°F (April 6) March Weather Summary New Snow: 45 inches (historical average 55.5 inches) Snow Water Equivalent: 2.84 inches (historical average 3.87 inches) Average Temperature: 26.0°F (historical average 28.5°F) Ski Conditions and Weather April 8, 2021 – By Laura and Rob Pilewski – It was warm and dry […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | April 9, 2021 0 Comments
Sierra Nevada, CA Climbing Report: “Incredible Hulk” Last weekend [August 3rd, 2014] Adrian and I pulled ourselves away from beautiful Tahoe for three days of granite climbing on the East Side of the Sierra. We climbed “Crescent Arch” in Tuolumne, “Sunspot Dihedral”, and “Tradewinds” – both on the Incredible Hulk. All in all it was a super fun trip and we had success on all three routes. I was especially pleased to climb almost all of the pitches of “Tradewinds” cleanly, a superb route up one of the proudest lines on the Hulk characterized by clean corners, finger cracks, and the occasional loose block or detached flake to keep you on your toes. It was a real alpine adventure and one that tested […] Conditions Report Guest Author | August 17, 2014 2 Comments
Friday Fun: Man Drives Car Onto Tuolumne Meadows, CA I drove up through Yosemite National Park’s Tioga Pass highway this past Friday. When I reached 8,600-foot high Tuolumne Meadows, one of our greatest national treasures, I found a car parked right in the middle of the meadows. Its owner had his family in the car and was leaning on the trunk. His car was stuck and his idea of joyriding the meadows had backfired blindingly. I don’t think the meadows were hurt too bad […] Miles Clark | May 15, 2014 4 Comments
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