Published Nov 12, 2026 10:57 am
Sonora, CA — Incoming weather will close the regional mountain passes again, at least temporarily.
Caltrans announces that Highway 108 Sonora Pass will close at Kennedy Meadows and Highway 4 Ebbetts Pass at Lake Alpine, effective at noon today.
Yosemite National Park will close Highway 120 Tioga Pass and Glacier Pass at 5 pm today.
Officials note that the closures are considered temporary, and they will reopen when conditions allow. Once heavy enough snow accumulates, they will close for the winter season.
To read a story with the latest statements from the National Weather Service, click here.
Written by BJ Hansen.
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