Extreme Weather

Local officials are encouraging everyone to take precautions over the coming days as temperatures will be reaching triple digits in many areas.

A meeting today will focus on the plan that defines the roles of Tuolumne County government agencies, jurisdictional and federal partners, private sector partners, community groups, and the general public during times of emergencies.

Storm repairs have been completed a day earlier than initially anticipated on Big Oak Flat Road, the extension of Highway 120 in Yosemite National Park.

There is more time for Tuolumne County residents to register for potential storm-related assistance from FEMA resulting from impacts dating back to February.

A Flood Warning is in effect for Yosemite, and due to fast moving water, a visitor recently had to be rescued from a river in the park.

CAL Fire reports that the recent storms brought down many Ponderosa pines, and they are requesting that they be treated and monitored to prevent spreading.

Due to a forecast of likely flooding, some areas of Yosemite National Park will be closed, effective this morning.

There is still a lot of snow to melt across the Sierra Nevada over the coming months.

The Tuolumne County Public Works Department is not able to give a timeline yet as to when Tuolumne Road North will reopen.

June 5th is the deadline to apply for special assistance from FEMA if you were impacted by severe storms, floods, and mudslides dating back to February 21.

Park officials also advise that some recreational activities related to water will not be available until mid-summer.

The forest has closed the area to those vehicles effective immediately.

This Saturday is the last chance to speak in person with FEMA officials about disaster assistance available from recent storm systems in Tuolumne County.

The public is urged to use caution if recreating near the creek or any waterway in the county.

The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors discussed whether to spend up to about $70,000 to bring in extra snow plows to assist Caltrans and ensure that Highway 108 Sonora Pass is open by Memorial Day weekend.