Tioga Road to close this evening

Media Contacts:

Scott Gediman 209-372-0248

Kari Cobb 209-372-0529

        Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park to Close this Evening

       Glacier Point Road Remains Open – Pending Weather Conditions

The Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park will close at 7:00 p.m. this evening, Tuesday, January 17, 2012.  A series of wet weather systems, with the possibility of heavy snow at the higher elevations, are predicated over the next several days.  This possible precipitation, coupled with cold temperatures, will result in hazardous driving conditions on the road.

The Glacier Point Road will remain open through at least this evening.  The park will assess the road and weather conditions tomorrow, and there is a possibility the road may close due to hazardous driving conditions.

If conditions change that precipitate the reopening of the Tioga Road, the park will issue a subsequent news release.

For updated 24-hour road and weather information, please call 209-372-0200.

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