Day: May 16, 2005

Here’s a good example of what’s being released to the press. SignOnSanDiego: “Warm weather and an unusually large, melting snowpack caused heavy flooding of the Yosemite Valley floor Monday, cutting off access into the park, officials said. Traffic was closed until further notice, and visitors were being advised to check weather and road conditions before…

Got an email from Edie who is trapped in the Park. “Housekeeping camp seems to have gotten the worst of it. Once worker here told me he was wading in waist-deep water evacuating campers. There’s a scramble to get housing for the night–not sure where they’re putting people up. ” She also posted earlier on…

The Merced River at Pohono bridge is expected to crest at 15.5′ tonight and recede to near 10′ late Tuesday evening. Flood stage is 10′. Flooding should be expected or the next couple of days. A flood warning is in effect through 10 pm tonight.

This is Sentinel Meadow with part of Upper Yosemite Fall visible in the background. Photo courtesy of National Park Service.