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The National Geographic Channel will be airing “Secret Yosemite” at 10 pm tonight, Monday, April 23rd. Future airings include Friday, April 27th, at 10pm and Sunday, the 29th, at 5pm. This documentary features our unique geologic fomations, the Giant Sequoia groves, Yosemite Falls, and a glimpse of our staff and operations, as described by the Producer, “Few experience Yosemite’s wild heart like the men and women you’ll meet in Secret Yosemite” (S. Clark – 4/24/07)

少し古い情報ですが、Tioga Road東側は料金所まで除雪完了。
さらに西、TMM付近の２マイルも、路面が出ているようです。
TUOLUMNE MEADOWS WINTER CONDITIONS UPDATE
April 11, 2007
Weather: (April 4- April 10)
High temp: 59° (April 4)
Low temp: 17° (April 10)
New Snow: 0”
Total settled snow depth: 0”
Ski Conditions and Weather: The ski season is rapidly drawing to a close here at Tuolumne. Warm afternoon temperatures, lots of sun, and no new snow have combined to melt all the snow around the ranger station where we traditionally measure our snowpack. Therefore, the “base” here at Tuolumne is officially 0 inches. There is, however, still snow in many places such as the main portion of Tuolumne Meadows, the slopes and bowls near Elizabeth Lake, and the upper reaches of Lyell Canyon. All the snow bridges are gone in most places, so river and creek crossings are a problem unless you either use a footbridge or want to get wet. In many places you have to take your skis off to bypass areas of bare ground and then put them back on once you reach snow again. Highway 120 above the road closure gate outside of Lee Vining has been plowed to Tioga Pass, so skiers entering from the east side will have 8 miles of bare pavement to either walk or bicycle prior to reaching the snow. The gate at the bottom of the hill will probably not open until April 27, just in time for fishing season. Farther west along highway 120, you will have to walk the last two miles or so to Tuolumne Meadows, as the road has completely melted out. Skiers entering from the west side should be aware that the park begins their snow plowing operations from Crane Flat on April 16, so the snow line on the west end of highway 120 will be changing on a daily basis, and you may have to bypass snow removal equipment if you ski in on a weekday.