Yosemite National Park is about to have a taste of summer with temperatures predicted to reach the 80s early in the new week, a dramatic shift from the snowy weather that recently blanketed the park.
Around 18 inches of snow buried the popular Yosemite Valley less than a month ago, with higher amounts falling across the mountains.
Trees weighed down by snow in Yosemite National Park. Photo courtesy of the National Park Service
Most of the snow has already melted in the lower elevations, but the National Park Service is warning hikers that snow could linger in the higher elevations well through the spring.
"Prepare to travel via skis or snowshoes," park officials said. "Trails are often covered in snow, requiring advanced navigation skills."
