Update at 2:45 p.m.: Yosemite National Park has joined Caltrans in closing the passes due to forecasted snow in the high country. Tioga Road (continuation of Highway 120 through the park) will temporarily close today, Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 6 p.m. Caltrans closed Highway 108 (Sonora Pass) at Kennedy Meadows and Highway 4 (Ebbetts Pass) at Lake Alpine at 2 p.m. today. This is still considered a temporary closure, not a seasonal closure, and there is no estimated time given for when the passes will reopen.
Original post at 9:21 p.m.: Bear Valley, CA—Caltrans reports that Highway 108 (Sonora Pass) and Highway 4 (Ebbetts Pass) will close at 2 p.m. today.
This is due to anticipated snow in the high country over the coming days. Highway 108 will close at Kennedy Meadows and Highway 4 at Lake Alpine.
Caltrans notes that they are still considered temporary closures with plans to reopen this season, conditions permitting.
There is no word yet from Yosemite National Park about potentially closing Highway 120 Tioga Pass.
