Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. sierramountainpasses.com › about-the-sierra-nevadaRoad Closures - Sierra Mountain Passes

   sierramountainpasses.com › about-the-sierra-nevada

   • Cached

   When do the passes close for winter? The passes close for the season when the first severe winter weather arrives in the Sierra. That usually happens sometime between mid-November and mid-December. It could be earlier. Occasionally, winter won’t arrive until early January, but that is quite unusual.

2. sierramountainpasses.com › about-the-sierra-nevadaSierra Nevada Passes Map

   sierramountainpasses.com › about-the-sierra-nevada

   • Cached

   See our Road Closures page to find out which Sierra passes are usually open, closed in winter, and when things change. Things can change suddenly in the mountains. Check the Caltrans QuickMap for the current conditions. Share this: Our interactive map of all 22 major Sierra Nevada mountain passes.

3. sierramountainpasses.com › about-the-sierra-nevadaAbout the Sierra Nevada Passes · Sierra Mountain Passes

   sierramountainpasses.com › about-the-sierra-nevada

   • Cached

   The highest, snowiest Sierra Nevada passes are usually closed four to six months of the year. After a particularly intense winter the last pass to be cleared for traffic won’t open until well into June. The view from Minaret Summit on CA 203.

   • 
   • 
   • 
   • 

4. www.tripadvisor.com › ShowTopic-g61000-i315-kQuestion about Tioga road Closed Date on 2024 - Tripadvisor

   www.tripadvisor.com › ShowTopic-g61000-i315-k

   • Cached

   Oct 9, 2024 · Tioga Pass closes when there's significant snowfall that has little chance of melting within hours. There is no way to predict when that will happen. Every year is different.

5. dot.ca.gov › travel › winter-driving-tipsWinter Driving Tips - Caltrans

   dot.ca.gov › travel › winter-driving-tips

   • Cached

   Mountain Pass Closures. Before driving, check with the Caltrans Highway Information Network (CHIN) 800.427.7623. Historical Mountain Pass Closure Dates (PDF) Before Heading for Snow Country.

6. www.activenorcal.com › yosemites-tioga-pass-closesYosemite’s Tioga Pass Closes for the Winter Season

   www.activenorcal.com › yosemites-tioga-pass-closes

   • Cached

   Nov 24, 2023 · Yosemite National Park’s iconic Tioga Pass, also known as Highway 120, has officially closed for the winter season, according to Caltrans. This seasonal closure is due to snow conditions and will likely remain in effect until late May or early June.

7. People also ask

   Which Caltrans passes are closed during winter?

   • Caltrans District 10 manages three passes in the Central Sierra that are closed during winter and re-opened in the spring. These passes are: Ebbetts Pass (State Route 4) in Alpine County, Sonora Pass (State Route 108) in Tuolumne County, and Monitor Pass (State Route 89) in Alpine County.

   Mountain Passes | Caltrans

   dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-10/district-10-popular-links/mountain-passes

   See all results for this question

   Do mountain passes close in winter?

   • Seven of the 22 Sierra Nevada mountain pass roads close for the winter. They are: Any of the other passes may be closed temporarily during and right after a winter storm. If there is snow on the road the highway might be open with chain controls. When do the passes close for winter?

   Sierra Nevada Road Conditions and Closures - Sierra Mountain Passes

   sierramountainpasses.com/about-the-sierra-nevada-passes/road-closures/

   See all results for this question

   When do Sierra passes close for winter?

   • The passes close for the season when the first severe winter weather arrives in the Sierra. That usually happens sometime between mid-November and mid-December. It could be earlier. Occasionally, winter won’t arrive until early January, but that is quite unusual.

   Sierra Nevada Road Conditions and Closures - Sierra Mountain Passes

   sierramountainpasses.com/about-the-sierra-nevada-passes/road-closures/

   See all results for this question

   Which passes are most likely to be closed in winter?

   • The highest passes are more likely to be closed than those at lower elevation. The year-round passes that are most likely to temporarily close for winter weather are: Carson Pass and Echo Summit both include sections where the road traverses a steep hillside that is prone to avalanches.

   Sierra Nevada Road Conditions and Closures - Sierra Mountain Passes

   sierramountainpasses.com/about-the-sierra-nevada-passes/road-closures/

   See all results for this question

   Why are the Sierra Nevada mountain pass roads closed in winter?

   • Just about any of the Sierra Nevada mountain pass roads can be closed because of winter weather. And depending on how severe that weather is the closure might last a few hours or a few days. The highest passes are more likely to be closed than those at lower elevation.

   Sierra Nevada Road Conditions and Closures - Sierra Mountain Passes

   sierramountainpasses.com/about-the-sierra-nevada-passes/road-closures/

   See all results for this question

   What does “winter closure” mean on a California road map?

   • The first time you look at a California road map you might be quite surprised to see “winter closure” on several of the Sierra Nevada mountain pass roads. If you are from another part of the country—or the world—you might assume that “winter” means winter on the calendar. The time from the winter solstice until the spring equinox.

   Sierra Nevada Road Conditions and Closures - Sierra Mountain Passes

   sierramountainpasses.com/about-the-sierra-nevada-passes/road-closures/

   See all results for this question

8. dot.ca.gov › caltrans-near-me › district-10Mountain Passes - Caltrans

   dot.ca.gov › caltrans-near-me › district-10

   • Cached

   Caltrans District 10 manages three passes in the Central Sierra that are closed during winter and re-opened in the spring. These passes are: Ebbetts Pass (State Route 4) in Alpine County, Sonora Pass (State Route 108) in Tuolumne County, and Monitor Pass (State Route 89) in Alpine County.