Yosemite National Park Closes Due to Melting Snow Flooding Threat.
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Most of Yosemite valley will close this weekend due to warming temperatures that threaten the region with a surge in snowmelt, which is expected to push the Merced River beyond its banks. Forecasters have warned that runoff from California’s historic snowpack could cause widespread flooding. The Merced River is expected to reach 11.5ft at the Pohono Bridge by Sunday afternoon, and if it rises a foot higher, the main roads in Yosemite valley will be inundated.
- Flooding threat from melting snow prompts Yosemite park closures The Guardian US
- Most of Yosemite National Park to close Friday over flooding concerns CNN
- Parts of Yosemite National Park to close due to flood risk FOX 11 Los Angeles
- As epic snow melts, a California community braces for floods The Seattle Times
- Most of Yosemite National park to close over flood worries CBS Sacramento
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