Mt. Dana reflection upon Tioga Pass opening in 2017
Yosemite National Park has designated Monday as the official opening date. I had received a report of the pass actually being open now (Friday), but upon double checking with friends fishing in the Mammoth Lakes area, they confirmed that the pass does seem to be closed for now.
Here are more photos from the 2017 Tioga Pass opening.
Yosemite News Release
May 17, 2018
For Immediate Release
Yosemite National Park Announces that Tioga Road Will Open for the Season on Monday, May 21, 2018
Yosemite National Park Announces that Tioga Road (Highway 120 East) will open for the season to all vehicular traffic on Monday, May 21, 2018 at 9:00 am.
There will be limited services available along Tioga Road. All campgrounds along Tioga Road remain closed. There is no anticipated opening date for the Tuolumne Meadows store and the Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center. There is no gasoline available along Tioga Road. The closest gas station is located at Crane Flat.
Yosemite National Park is open year-round. All motorists should drive with caution and be aware of possible hazards in the roadway, including rocks, debris, and water. Tioga Road may be impacted by incoming storm activity, including snow and icy driving conditions, over the next week. Tioga Road may temporarily close due to weather and unsafe driving conditions at any time. Tioga Road is a seasonal road through Yosemite National Park, typically open from late spring to early fall.
For updated 24-hour road and weather conditions for Yosemite National Park, please call 209-372-0200.
Comments
I was there this week and asked a Ranger. The route from the valley to Tuolumne is still closed, and Tioga is not open.