Yosemite to Flood the Weekend

[Preston]

Sad to hear about the loss of your friend, John.

On a note related to the series of storms impacting California, a Giant Sequoia tree in Calaveras Big Trees State Park succumbed to the rains and toppled. This tree had a 'tunnel' that visitors could walk through. More from our local news, here.

Please be safe, everyone!
--P

[tgtaylor]

Sorry to hear about your friends death John. It sounds like it occurred at Taft Point - one place where you do not want to slip and fall.

Snow is again building up in the valley and the waterfalls are roaring but the snow line is forecast to rise to 7000' later today before again falling. This back and forth movement of the rain/snow line could provide for some excellent photo opportunities. I just called the park and all roads in the valley are open with chain (R2) restrictions. Blizzard conditions exist to the east.

Thomas

[David Karp]

I just learned . . . .

So sorry John.

[John Kasaian]

Sorry to hear about your friends death John. It sounds like it occurred at Taft Point - one place where you do not want to slip and fall.

Snow is again building up in the valley and the waterfalls are roaring but the snow line is forecast to rise to 7000' later today before again falling. This back and forth movement of the rain/snow line could provide for some excellent photo opportunities. I just called the park and all roads in the valley are open with chain (R2) restrictions. Blizzard conditions exist to the east.

Thomas

Yeah, my information is all fourth hand, but Taft Point and The Fissures were my first thought as well.

[DavidFisk]

I just learned that a close friend fell 1500' off a hiking trail yesterday. Horrible.
Be careful out there.

Let me add my condolences. I'm heading up there this weekend for my annual MLK jaunt. Assuming that 140 will be opened, I'll think of you and your friend and pass on any news I might get from the rangers.

Take care, all. Winter beauty can be treacherous.

[tgtaylor]

If you are thinking about heading to Yosemite this weekend ( I may go next week sometime), the Merced is currently 1 foot over flood stage (10ft) with more rain tomorrow and Friday. The new system is a warm one with snow level rising to around 10,000 foot so the rain will melt the snow pack below and add to the water levels in the river and streams.

Anyone out there thinking about Horsetail Falls?

Thomas

[DavidFisk]

If you are thinking about heading to Yosemite this weekend ( I may go next week sometime), the Merced is currently 1 foot over flood stage (10ft) with more rain tomorrow and Friday. The new system is a warm one with snow level rising to around 10,000 foot so the rain will melt the snow pack below and add to the water levels in the river and streams.

Anyone out there thinking about Horsetail Falls?

Thomas

Definitely hoping for sun late pm this weekend. Sun or no, I'm heading there Friday.

[Jmarmck]

Hmm could be a natural Hetch Hetchy before all is said and done.

[seabee1999]

I'll be heading up there on Feb 28th and leaving the morning of the Mar 3rd. If anyone else is going up then and would like to meet up for a shoot or just for a cup of coffee just PM me.

R/
Dave

[John Kasaian]

Right now there is a winter storm warning and flood watch for the area.
From NOAA:

Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 38. Windy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

I'm pouring myself another cup of coffee and mulling over today's "plan B"