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
One of California’s Oldest Ski Areas, Badger Pass, Cancels Season Due to Lack of Snow One of California’s oldest ski resorts, Badger Pass in Yosemite National Park, has announced it will not open for the 2024-25 season due to insufficient snow. The decision, made in collaboration with the National Park Service and Yosemite Hospitality, was shared in a social post on Monday. Related: SnowBrains Forecast: Up to 4 Feet For California This Week Despite recent […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 12, 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
Experienced BASE Jumper Dies at Mount Morrison, CA On Saturday, August 31, 2024, a Mono County Sheriff’s Deputy was approached by an individual reporting his BASE jumping partner, Leonardo Durant, missing after a jump from Mount Morrison, California. From the information gathered by the Deputy, a Search and Rescue (SAR) mission was activated. Mono County Sheriff’s Office SAR members responded to the area and immediately deployed to the […] Press Release | September 8, 2024 0 Comments
College Student Slips and Falls to Her Death While Hiking Yosemite’s Half Dome With Father A 20-year-old college student lost her life in a tragic accident while hiking Yosemite National Park’s iconic Half Dome in California with her father earlier this month. Related: Eyewitness Account of Terrifying Moment Woman Slipped to Her Death Off Half Dome, Yosemite, CA Grace Rohloff, an Arizona State University student, slipped and fell approximately 200 feet to her death on […] CragBrains | July 25, 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
Paraplegic Climber Scales 3,000 Feet up El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, CA Zuko Carrasco, a 42-year-old paraplegic, did something that most would think is unachievable. With a team of nine friends, the Ecuadorian climbed almost 3,000 feet up El Capitan in Yosemite Valley, California, with only his hands and upper body strength. Prior to a freak accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down, Carrasco made a living as a professional […] Climbing Samantha Gates | January 18, 2024 0 Comments
Yosemite Rangers Want You to Examine Bear Poop Rangers at Yosemite National Park are encouraging visitors to turn their gazes downward, not just for trail safety but to observe and analyze bear scat. They believe these droppings can offer valuable insights into the area’s wildlife. Related: National Park Service Recommends You “Do Not Push Down Your Slower Friend to Save Yourself From a Bear” In a recent Facebook […] SnowBrains | August 11, 2023 0 Comments
Look Out For Bears While Traveling Through Yosemite National Park, CA Now with Tioga Road open again through Yosemite National Park, CA, it is important to remind visitors to drive mindfully and stick to speed limits to protect local wildlife. Each year, Yosemite National Park welcomes over four million visitors. Unfortunately the high number of visitors also means a high number of cars and with the high number of cars come collisions with […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | July 25, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] 93-Year-Old Becomes Oldest Person to Summit Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, CA 93-year-old Everett Kalin achieved a remarkable milestone by summiting Half Dome in Yosemite National Park on July 18th, becoming the oldest person to do so. His granddaughter captured the moment on TikTok, gaining over 7 million views. @sidneykalinJuly 18th, Everett Kalin became the oldest known person to climb Yosemite’s Half Dome at 93 years old. Words cannot describe how proud […] SnowBrains | July 23, 2023 0 Comments
9,945′ Tioga Pass Road in Yosemite, CA, Opens on Saturday, July 22, 2023 | Latest Opening Ever Tioga Road, CA, will re-open to vehicles this Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 8:00 a.m., the latest opening in the road’s history. The crew at Yosemite National Park has been hard at work to get the road through the park open, removing snow, blasting rocks & boulders, removing trees in danger of falling on the road, and clearing residual debris […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 19, 2023 0 Comments
[UPDATE] 9,943′ Tioga Pass, CA, Now Open From East to Yosemite Entrance | Latest Opening in Over a Century On Thursday, July 13th, Caltrans District 9 opened State Route 120 Tioga Pass for the summer. The road was opened between Lee Vining and the eastern entrance to Yosemite Park at the pass’s summit, offering access to campgrounds, trails, and backcountry skiing. However, the park entrance remains closed at this time, and vehicles will not be able to drive into […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 17, 2023 0 Comments
National Park Rangers Are Encouraging You to Knock Over Rock Cairns Yosemite National Park recently took to Facebook to emphasize the importance of the “Leave No Trace” ethics when visiting national parks. They explained that dismantling rock cairns aligns with these principles, as it aims to minimize human impact on the land and respect the creatures that inhabit it. Related: Monarch Mountain, CO, Leaves No Trace The park highlighted that oversized […] SnowBrains | July 15, 2023 1 Comment
Several Wolverine Sightings Confirmed in California Since May, three extremely rare sightings of wolverines have occurred in California. The first two happened in Inyo and Mono Counties within the Inyo National Forest. Yosemite National Park in Tuolumne County was the third and most recent spotting. Related: [VIDEO] Rare Wolverine Sighting in the Teton Range, WY Commonly found to the North, in Alaska and Canada, there have only […] John Cunningham | June 7, 2023 0 Comments
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