Extreme Weather

Within hours of California’s request, the White House approved a Presidential Emergency Declaration authorizing federal assistance to several impacted counties, including the Mother Lode.

Park officials now say it will remain closed through Thursday or possibly longer.

Calaveras County Public Works officials issue complete road closures of six roadways due to flooding and road issues.

The Tuolumne Utilities District reports that it has temporarily turned off the water in its ditches to lessen the impacts of stormwater that will collect in them.

Sand is available at various locations due to flooding concerns in the region.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Tuolumne and Calaveras counties until 5 PM this afternoon.

Caltrans reports that storm-related road work at the park’s west boundary will close that section of the highway indefinitely.

Additional state resources will be available to Tuolumne County in its efforts to respond to both recent and upcoming storm impacts.

Storm preparations are underway in the Mother Lode as a warm weather storm system is anticipated to arrive heading into this weekend, and a second system around the first of the week.

As stormy weather is forecast to blow through the Mother Lode, Mariposa’s sheriff is sounding the alarm.

That is the recommendation issued this evening by Caltrans.

OES officials say the sites have been stocked as the forecast calls for heavy rain and possible flooding.

ATCAA announced food assistance for some of those who lost power, while Tuolumne County Animal Control is asking for pet food donations.

With the recent winter weather making mail delivery difficult, postal officials say the goal of this plan is customer convenience.

The park gates to Yosemite National Park have been closed since Saturday, February 25, and a potential reopening date has been announced by park officials.