Yosemite National Park Braces for Flooding Amidst Big Melt
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Parts of Yosemite National Park in California will close from Friday until at least May 3 due to the melting of snowpack, which is expected to cause flooding. The closure includes the El Capitan crossover road and there will be limited access to food, water, and restrooms. Reservations for lodging and campgrounds in eastern Yosemite Valley will be canceled and refunded automatically. The park was closed earlier this year due to snowpack. The coming closure could be extended beyond May 3, depending on the severity of the floods.
- Parts of Yosemite National Park Closing as Flooding Looms The New York Times
- Experts say 'big melt' has begun of Sierra snowpack KPIX | CBS NEWS BAY AREA
- Most of Yosemite National Park to close Friday over flooding concerns CNN
- Big Melt Could Lead To Flooding In Parts Of State KQED
- Most of Yosemite Valley to close starting Friday with flooding expected KCRA Sacramento
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