Sunrise light on a grove of tufa towers emerging from the water of Mono Lake with soft green and dusty-red wild grasses in the foreground, Canada geese in the shallow water with reflections of the rocky towers, and desert hills in the distance.

Winter weather and highway closures

Sunrise light on a grove of tufa towers emerging from the water of Mono Lake with soft green and dusty-red wild grasses in the foreground, Canada geese in the shallow water with reflections of the rocky towers, and desert hills in the distance.

This post was written by Carolyn Weddle, 2011 Project Specialist.

The arrival of winter weather this week has brought some highway closures and restrictions. As of this morning (Saturday, November 5), Tioga Pass, Sonora Pass, and Highway 89 are closed. Chains are required on Highway 88 and Highway 4 is open.

So what does this mean for your winter travel plans? If you are planning a trip to the area, make sure to check the weather forecast and road conditions before you leave and take the necessary precautions.