For those of us hoping to get into the high country of Yosemite, there is a glimmer of hope -- the crews are at Tenaya Lake on the west side and at Tioga Pass on the east side:Plowing UpdateSo that means about 25 more miles to go, with most of the really bad avalanche chutes already cleared. Now, if it would only stop snowing . . . . On the basis of no solid information whatsoever, I am predicting that the road will open on June 15.

My guess is your June 15 prediction is a bit too optimistic but I hope you are correct. With these unusual May storms, even if they get it cleared, the runoff "rivers" flowing across the highway might delay the opening until late June or early July...

My guess is your June 15 prediction is a bit too optimistic but I hope you are correct. With these unusual May storms, even if they get it cleared, the runoff "rivers" flowing across the highway might delay the opening until late June or early July... SORRY FOR THE DOUBLE POST

Some day I want to drive this route on opening day.... will not be this year.

The waterfalls will be wonderful this year! Shame I can't get out there.

Tioga Pass: July 1! See update | Good Sam Community

Lwiddis
Explorer II
May 22, 2019
Snowing? It’s MAY 22!
Fresno_Tundra_D
Explorer
May 22, 2019
My guess is your June 15 prediction is a bit too optimistic but I hope you are correct. With these unusual May storms, even if they get it cleared, the runoff "rivers" flowing across the highway might delay the opening until late June or early July...
Fresno_Tundra_D
Explorer
May 22, 2019
My guess is your June 15 prediction is a bit too optimistic but I hope you are correct. With these unusual May storms, even if they get it cleared, the runoff "rivers" flowing across the highway might delay the opening until late June or early July... SORRY FOR THE DOUBLE POST
time2roll
Nomad
May 22, 2019
Some day I want to drive this route on opening day.... will not be this year.
Campfire_Time
Explorer
May 22, 2019
The waterfalls will be wonderful this year! Shame I can't get out there.
rexlion
Explorer
May 23, 2019
"Now if it would only stop snowing." There's the rub. ;)
profdant139
Explorer II
May 31, 2019
Today's posting:

"With some assistance from Mono County, the length of the road is plowed (at least one lane wide), although there is a high-risk avalanche zone at Olmsted Point. Crews are working on side roads and utility areas. Much additional work remains prior to opening."
profdant139
Explorer II
Jun 14, 2019
The latest info:

"Tioga Road will remain closed at least through this weekend (June 15–16); this does not imply it will open just after the weekend—there is no estimated date for opening. Opening work continues, especially near Olmsted Point. The road is closed to all entry, including vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. This closure is being enforced."
profdant139
Explorer II
Jun 14, 2019
I'm assuming the road is "closed to all entry" because of the dangerous snow-removal equipment -- back in March, all was quiet, and there were no signs forbidding us to hike up Tioga Road toward the pass:

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(Lest anyone think we are Arctic adventurers, the snow had been well-packed by snowmobiles, we only went a couple of miles toward Tioga Pass from the east side, and the weather was in the 30s, very comfortable for snow-shoeing and walking. Not much of an adventure, but fun to have the whole canyon to ourselves.)
profdant139
Explorer II
Jun 20, 2019
Things are moving along, according to the website:

Beginning Friday, June 21, Tioga Road will be open only 10 am–11 am and 3 pm–4 pm daily until further notice. Parking and day-use recreation will not be allowed. No visitor services will be available.

Bicycles are allowed during these times, but must complete travel on the road by sunset. No camping is available along the road.