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