NEW: Snow-covered Yosemite National Park will remain closed until St. Patrick’s Day, park spokesperson says.
The park was expected to reopen on Monday, March 13 but due to another storm system barreling toward California, it has extended its closure through next Friday.
“We love the visitors, we want the visitors back so we’re clearing the roads and trying to prep,” said Scott Gediman, spokesperson for Yosemite National Park. “Based upon everything we have to do, compounded with what we’re expecting this weekend, we are going to stay closed at least through next Friday the 16th with a hopeful open on the 17th.”
Park crews have been busy plowing roads and parking lots, removing snow from rooftops, evaluating tree stability, and digging out fire hydrants and propane tanks, among other tasks.
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