The National Weather Service said Monday the Merced River in Yosemite Valley is expected to reach flood stage of 10 feet at Pohono Bridge by Tuesday morning.
This week's warm temperatures is accelerating snowmelt in the Sierra. A flood warning has been in effect in Yosemite Valley since Sunday.
The California-Nevada River Forecast Center said the Merced River could peak near 13 feet by Saturday morning. Much of the valley from Highway 120 is closed, due to the likely flooding. Park officials say some areas may not reopen until June. Yosemite Valley, the Mariposa Grove, and Wawona will still be accessible from highways 140 and 41.
The California Data Exchange Center said Monday on May 1 the Sierra snowpack was at 337 percent of normal for May 15. Officials ask people in the area to be prepared. Don't drive through standing water and pay attention to the weather.
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