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1. sierramountainpasses.com › road-closuresRoad Closures - Sierra Mountain Passes

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   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.

2. www.nps.gov › yose › planyourvisitWinter Road Closures - U.S. National Park Service

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   May 14, 2024 · Winter Road Closures. On This Page. Tioga Road closes due to snow, usually from sometime in November through late May or early June. The road closure extends from the Tuolumne Grove, just east of Crane Flat, to Tioga Pass Entrance Station.

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

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   See Caltrans QuickMap for a real-time, zoom-able California map of current traffic conditions including lane closures, CHP incidents, changeable message signs, chain controls, video cameras and more. Preparation is Key for Winter Driving Conditions.

4. www.tripsavvy.com › california-road-map-1478371California Road Map - Highways and Major Routes - TripSavvy

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   Jun 25, 2019 · Road closures can happen for construction, but in California, you also need to know about winter snow closures and roads that close during winter rains because of mudslides. Once in a while, a wildfire might force a road closure, too.

5. www.msn.com › en-us › weatherWinter roadway closures at national parks in California’s ...

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   Snowfall from recent storms throughout the Sierra Nevada has caused the National Park Service to announce road closures at three national parks in California.

6. www.findingtheuniverse.com › two-week-californiaA Two Week California Road Trip Itinerary - Finding the Universe

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   Apr 19, 2024 · You’ll want to plan your own California road trip route that matches any current road conditions and closures. You can check the status of the coast route (state highway 1), as well as all the other roads in the state, on the Caltrans website here .

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   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

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   What causes road closures in California?

   • Road closures can happen for construction, but in California, you also need to know about winter snow closures and roads that close during winter rains because of mudslides. Once in a while, a wildfire might force a road closure, too.

   California Road Map - Highways and Major Routes - TripSavvy

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   Why is the Pacific Coast Highway closed?

   • In addition, parts of the Pacific Coast Highway are often closed due to damage caused by landslides. As such, the map should be seen as an overview rather than a definitive route. You’ll want to plan your own California road trip route that matches any current road conditions and closures.

   A Two Week California Road Trip Itinerary - Finding the Universe

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   Are there road closures in the Sierra Nevada?

   • Snowfall from recent storms throughout the Sierra Nevada has caused the National Park Service to announce road closures at three national parks in California. Yosemite, Lassen Volcanic and Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks are the three California national parks located in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada.

   Winter roadway closures at national parks in California’s Sierra Nevada

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   Why are mountain pass roads closed in winter?

   • Late-winter weather in spring means that road crews have to move people and equipment off the seasonal mountain passes to keep other roads clear. 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.

   Sierra Nevada Road Conditions and Closures - Sierra Mountain Passes

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   How do I find out if a road is closed in California?

   • All you have to do before you go is enter the highway number you want to check by using the Cal Trans website. It will give you information about temporary closures and road work. Their site can also help you find out whether roads through the mountain passes are closed by snow and whether there's been a highway-closing landslide along the coast.

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8. yosemite.org › faq-tioga-road-in-winterFAQ: Tioga Road in Winter — Yosemite Conservancy

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   Nov 8, 2022 · A: Tioga Road, Glacier Point Road, and the Mariposa Grove Road close seasonally in the winter to vehicular traffic. Tioga Road in winter is closed just past the entrance to the Tuolumne Grove (the trees are accessible year-round) all the way to the Tioga park entrance on the other side.