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Daily Report - Yosemite National Park
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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Changes to the Daily Report
As announced Monday, this is the first week of the new Daily Report format. A review of changes can be found at http://www.nps.gov/yose/parknews/upload/daily_changes_summary.pdf.
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WEATHER
Yosemite Valley
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday: Snow showers. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 46.
El Portal
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 61.
Wawona Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 61.
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday: Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 4000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 53.
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NEW AND HAPPENING TODAY
El Portal Town Planning Advisory Committee Tonight
Meeting at 7 PM, tonight at the El Portal Branch Library at Rancheria Flat. Issues on the agenda include the El Portal Gas Station, Mariposa County recreation facilities planning for El Portal, possible El Portal to Yosemite shuttle service, and updates on the Merced River Plan and other ongoing issues. Residents of the El Portal Community are invited to attend. (M. Ross)
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Don Ramsey's Farewell Party Today
Don Ramsey has accepted a job at the Grand Canyon and there will be a farewell party for him in the El Portal Large Break room today at 2-3 pm., there will be finger food, cake, and drinks, please join us. (L. Perez)
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Yosemite Forum Today
Please join us for the Yosemite Forum today from noon to 1pm in the Yosemite Valley Auditorium. The presentation will be "Simulation of Rockfall Trajectories Using Process-based Models" by Sandra Melzner, Geological Survey of Austria. Sandra Melzner is a geologist with the Department of Engineering Geology at the Geographical Survey of Austria, and works in the field of rockfall and landslide hazard assessment. (M. Thornley)
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NPS 100th - 2016 Call to Action and America's Summit on National Parks
As you may know, partners of the NPS (National Parks Conservation Association, National Park Foundation, and National Park Hospitality Association) recently hosted a three day conference in Washington, DC. The conference focused on the Call to Action initiative set forth by NPS Director Jarvis, honoring the 100th Anniversary of the NPS. The Call to Action charts a direction for the National Park Service as we move into our second century of preservation and enjoyment.
Yosemite is playing a leadership role in the Call to Action and we had several partners attend the recent summit. For more information:
Call to Action (external site): http://www.nps.gov/calltoaction/
Call to Action (internal site): http://inside.nps.gov/calltoaction/
Resources from America's Summit on National Parks: http://www.2016parksummit.org/faq/resources.html. (K. Hardy)
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NPS Housing Survey Results
On June 13, 2011, the park provided an "on-line" Housing Survey to all Yosemite National Park employees. The survey was intended to fully understand our complex housing issues, develop a strategy that meets Yosemite’s housing needs and address your concerns and questions. The participation was overwhelming! There were 257 employees who took the time to offer substantive comments and questions. After careful analysis, the comments have been distilled down to 24 pages, capturing the salient responses and common themes.
You can find the results of this survey on the Yosemite SharePoint Site: http://sharepoint.yose.nps.gov/admn/housing/default.aspx
Thank you for taking the time to participate in the survey. Together, we can tackle our housing issues and make Yosemite the best place to work and live in the National Park Service. (C. Baker)
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For Rent
Older 2 bedroom mobile - no smokers, must have reference, has iron water stains things orange. Very quiet area near E. Whitlock & Colorado. $475 a mo plus $400 deposit. 966-3170. (M. Kline)
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Badger Pass Daily Snow Report - 2/14
Base Depth: 10" – 20"
Temperature: High 39 Low 29
Runs Groomed: Bruin, Eagle, Turtle
Lifts Open: Turtle, Bruin, Eagle, Badger
Runs open: All, except Beaver
XC trail snow conditions: 100% coverage and groomed from Badger Pass to Glacier Point. However, there may be thin areas with hidden obstacles.
Tubing Hill: No Tubing - need more snow. (E. Fraley)
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RECENT NEWS
Charge Card Reminder Attention Supervisors: If any of your staff had charges on their government charge card (purchase or travel) in January please ensure review, by cardholder and yourself, of the statement and all supporting documents in a timely manner. Charge card applications, directions and a variety of other related information can be found on SharePoint at http://sharepoint.yose.nps.gov/admn/contract/default.aspx. (L. Schafer)
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For Rent
Downtown Mariposa rental: 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Completely furnished including bed linens, dishes, TV, utilities, etc. $1,450/month. Available now through April 30, 2011. Please call: 209-966-3044. (Y. Radanovich)
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For Rent *Corrected
In the Jerseydale section just before Mariposa Pines. Access off Hwy 140 from Triangle Road, 37 miles from YNP. 2 bedroom, 1 bath Justus Cedar home with full kitchen (refrigerator, oven, dishwasher), washer & dryer, central heat and air, wood-burning fireplace, large redwood deck, pool on a 10 acre private property in the Sierra Natl Forest. Reduced rent ($500. a month) in exchange for minor caretaking and security, per simple lease agreement. Available February on a month to month basis. Property (which also includes a Main House and garage/studio) is on market for sale, but likely many months before that becomes an issue. Some furniture may be available for purchase from previous tenant. Pet OK. If interested, please send email covering your needs and interests and a Resume with local references. Contact Kip Cohen at kipcohen1@gmail.com. (K. Cohen)
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CONSTRUCTION AND TRAFFIC DELAYS
Village Store Closed
The Village Store will be closed for remodeling beginning Tuesday, January 17th and will reopen on Thursday, February 16th @ Noon. (1/18)
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Foresta Road Closure thru 2/29/12 - Slide Repair Between Rancheria and Old El Portal
The current road closure along Foresta Road will continue thru the end of February 2012. Due to the unseasonably dry weather crews made good progress on the upper (cut) slope stabilization and it is nearly complete, however the steep slopes required much of the work to occur with hand labor, so they were not able to make as much progress as planned. The remaining work includes the final seeding and mulching along the upper slope, then installation of a retaining wall along the lower (fill) slope, and then the final curb and pavement repairs. (M. Pieper - 1/6)
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ACTING DESIGNATIONS
Laura Kirn will be acting Division Chief for Resources Management and Science on February 13, 14 and 16, 2012. She can be reached at 209-379-1314.
Danny Schaible will be acting Branch Chief for History, Architecture & Landscapes, February 13 thru February 17, 2012. He can be reached at 209-379-1295
Deron Mills will be the acting Chief of Fire and Aviation Management from Feb 13th through Feb 20th. He can be reached at 209-375-9572.
Dave Humphrey will be Acting Division Chief for Resources Management and Science on February 9th and 10th, 2012. He can be reached at 209-379-1029.
Tom Tobin will be the Acting Contacting Officer from 2/6 thru 2/21. Jody Auerbach is out to the office and will return on 2/22. Jody will periodically be checking her email. Tom can be reached at 379-1040.
Madelyn Ruffner (379-1226) is on a 120-day detail as Acting Environmental Planning and Compliance Program Manager. Madelyn may be found at her regular desk location in the EPC Trailer. Elexis Mayer (379-1377) has temporarily moved to the Planning Trailer to continue her work on the Merced River Plan. For further assistance, you may also contact Jessica Zeek (379-1002), Administrative Support Assistant for Environmental Planning and Compliance.
Jack Hoeflich will be acting Valley District Ranger until further notice.
Andy Fristensky will be Acting Deputy Chief of Interpretive Operations until further notice. He may be reached at 372-0599.
Jeffrey Trust will be Acting Yosemite Valley Field Interpretation Supervisor until further notice. He may be reached at 372-0307.
Ron Watson will be the Acting Supervisory Information Technology Specialist until further notice. He may be reached at 379-1074.
Brenna Lissoway (379-1283) is on a detail as the Park Archivist. If you have need to access the Archives, or have archive related questions, you can call 379-1282 or 379-1104.
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