Yosemite National Park
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Yosemite National Park Zone Forecast
Today: Sunny. Highs 50 to 58 at 5000 feet…38 to 44 at 8000 feet.
Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows 31 to 39 at 5000 feet…20 to 28 at 8000 feet.
Tomorrow: Sunny. Highs 53 to 61 at 5000 feet…40 to 46 at 8000 feet.
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NEW AND HAPPENING TODAY
On this date in 1940, William “Smokey” Robinson is born. As part of the Motown group The Miracles, and in his solo career, Robinson will be an enduring R&B and pop performer.
On this date in 1992, John Singleton is nominated for two Academy Awards for best director and best screenplay for his first film, Boyz N the Hood. Singleton is the first African-American director ever to be nominated for the Academy Award. (S. Johnson)
RECENT NEWS
YOSE Group Training Available For OSHA HAZWOPER 40 Hour Training Course
This is a 4 day class and each student must attend the duration of each class for certification. The class runs from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. For further information about this training, please email derrick_a_jones@nps.gov or call 379-1064 office, 347-9560 cell. (D. Jones)
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On February 19-20 (Wednesday & Thursday) Yosemite National Park will transition to a new email client. If there are technical difficulties, it is possible Yosemite’s Daily Report may not be sent. Thank you for your patience and understanding. (M. Roubal)
CONSTRUCTION & TRAFFIC DELAYS
Caltrans, the California Department of Transportation, continues work on tree and vegetation removal in the area burned during the Briceburg fire. Crews will conduct one-way traffic control with delays of up to 15 minutes on eastbound and westbound State Route 140, between Briceburg and Sweetwater Creek. Work is scheduled Tuesday, February 18, through Friday, February 21, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No work is scheduled on Monday, February 17, due to the Presidents Day Holiday. This work is subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, and other factors. Please drive carefully and watch for stopped cars, laborers, and equipment. (J. Donovan)
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Construction crews began utility work along Wawona Road between the Wawona Campground entrance and Chilnualna Falls Road Monday, February 10. Workers will be installing new sewer and water lines to connect the Wawona campgrounds to the area sewer collection system, improving water quality of the Merced River and enhancing visitor experience for years to come. Workers will be closing sections of the southbound lane for trenching, reducing traffic to one lane. Delays up to 10 minutes are possible through early March. (A. Hylko)
Work will continue on vegetation and hazard tree removal near the electric transmission line supplying power to Arch Rock and Yosemite Valley. These efforts will improve the reliability of power deliveries to customers. Delays up to 15 minutes are possible through February, with work beginning again mid-July and lasting through September. (S. Anderson)