Extreme Weather

Anyone who had damage at their primary residence in Tuolumne County from storm events beginning on February 21 is encouraged to register with FEMA.

Park rangers surveyed the Tuolumne Meadows area and found history-breaking deep snow.

Crews have been able to clear snow, allowing better access to the day-use area, but there is still deep snow in the area.

Crews plan to work seven days a week to get the passes open as quickly as possible.

President Joe Biden has signed a new federal disaster declaration to help counties recover from the impacts of flooding, mudslides, and high winds.

California’s Sierra Nevada snowpack is estimated to be 237% of the average for the date.

Caltrans reports the million-dollar project will replace culverts along the divided highway and slow traffic.

Crews continue to clear a slide on Highway 140, and forest officials release drone video of Mather Road.

Governor Newsom expands the storm state of emergency as he requests federal aid.

The state will be providing much more water to farmers and cities than initially anticipated.

The Tuolumne County Shelter cupboards are becoming bare once again, and the public’s help is needed to replenish them.

Stanislaus National Forest will hold a meeting next week to discuss the current road conditions and forest access in the area.

Effective noon today (Friday), the Big Oak Flat Road (extension of Highway 120) will reopen in Yosemite National Park.

City leaders detail that the closure of the trail will last for about two weeks.

Tuolumne Road North, Old Priest Grade, and Wards Ferry Road are not anticipated to reopen in the short term.