Winter in Yosemite

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Yesterday, Barbara, Toby and I drove to Yosemite Valley. This is the first time the three of us had ever been there during the winter, and right after a snow storm, so weren’t sure what we were going to encounter. The temperatures ranged from a low of 32 to a high of 39 while we were there. The roads in the park had been plowed, yet there was several places that were shaded and had snow melt so we did encounter frequent black ice. Not to worry as we have a wonderful truck with four wheel drive that does well under those conditions. 

Yosemite under a blanket of snow is beautiful as you will see from the photos below. Enjoy!

The road to Yosemite National Park.
El Capitan to the left with Half Dome in the distance and Sentinel Dome in the upper right.
North Dome.
The top of Upper Yosemite Falls.
Bridalveil Falls.
The top of El Capitan.
The Merced River.
El Capitan hiding behind the trees.
This guy was waiting on our trucks toolbox for a handout, so we gave him some wild bird seed that we carry with us.
Yosemite Valley.
Bridalveil Falls, center, Sentinel Dome above with Half Dome to the left.
Upper Yosemite Falls from the valley floor.
Half Dome with its reflection on the Merced River.
Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls from the valley floor.
Reflections on the Merced River.
El Capitan reflecting off of the Merced River with a mist growing on the surface.

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I am a retired professional geologist who loves hiking, photography and travelling with my lovely wife Barbara.

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