Snow, fallen trees force temporary closure of Yosemite National Park, rangers say
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- Yosemite National Park closed through Friday due to heavy snowfall and fallen trees.
- Rangers allow guests with lodging reservations to enter via Highway 140 at Arch Rock.
- National Weather Service reports 40–50 inches of snow in the park over three days.
Taking a trip to Yosemite National Park will have to wait – at least for a day.
On Thursday, the Rangers posted on social media that the park is closed through Friday because of heavy snowfall and fallen trees.
Rangers said visitors with lodging reservations may enter the park through Highway 140 at the Arch Rock entrance.
The National Weather Service in Hanford estimated about 40-50 inches in the last three days
This story was originally published February 19, 2026 at 10:11 PM with the headline "Snow, fallen trees force temporary closure of Yosemite National Park, rangers say."
Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee