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Yosemite Park Remains Closed Indefinitely Following Historic Snow Storm in California

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Yosemite Park Remains Closed Indefinitely Following Historic Snow Storm in California
Recent snowfall rests on trees in Yosemite Valley as clouds begin to clear from the last of a series of atmospheric river storms to hit California in Yosemite National Park on Jan. 19, 2023. Mario Tama/Getty Images
Jamie Joseph
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Yosemite National Park has been forced to close indefinitely after two consecutive storms battered the beloved outdoor destination over the last week, officials announced March 2.

The park broke its 54-year record, receiving 40 inches of snow Feb. 28. The previous record was 36 inches received on Feb. 28, 1969.

Jamie Joseph
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Jamie is a California-based reporter covering issues in Los Angeles and state policies for The Epoch Times. In her free time, she enjoys reading nonfiction and thrillers, going to the beach, studying Christian theology, and writing poetry. You can always find Jamie writing breaking news with a cup of tea in hand.
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