Yosemite National Park to Close Due to Flooding from Melting Snow
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Yosemite National Park will be closed from Friday to at least May 3 due to melting snow causing flooding in the area. The park experienced snow levels at more than 300% than usual this past winter. Visitors who booked reservations for lodging and campgrounds during the closure will receive a refund, and wilderness permits can be rescheduled. Some areas of the park will remain open, but no visitors will be allowed east of El Capitan crossover.
- Yosemite National Park will be closed for days due to flooding from melting snow NPR
- Most of Yosemite National Park to close Friday over flooding concerns CNN
- Experts say 'big melt' has begun of Sierra snowpack KPIX | CBS NEWS BAY AREA
- Parts of Yosemite National Park Closing as Flooding Looms The New York Times
- Most of Yosemite Valley to close starting Friday with flooding expected KCRA Sacramento
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