Road closed . There is no anticipated opening date available. A bus service into the park along CA-140 and the El Portal Road is also available. Weather Weather has been mild to warm, with daytime temperatures in Yosemite Valley in the 70s and nighttime temperatures in the 40s. Winter conditions are always possible.
Water levels are high with seasonal waterfalls flowing well.
The US Geological Survey maintains stream gages with realtime data along the Merced River just above and below Yosemite Valley. Lupin, Chinese Lantern, and Owl's Clover are very showy at lower elevations. Dogwoods have just started to bloom. A few bears are active in Yosemite Valley, with incidents occuring in campgrounds and parking lots. A bear is also active day and night in Hetch Hetchy Valley.