Yosemite has experienced significant snowfall in all areas of the park, with snow up to 15 feet deep in some areas and the park’s closure on Feb. 25. Park crews are working to restore critical services so visitors can safely return. There is no estimated date for reopening.pic.twitter.com/JE7E4SKWuq

— Yosemite National Park (@YosemiteNPS)March 1, 2023

On its website Thursday afternoon, the park said: “Yosemite has experienced significant snowfall in all areas of the park, resulting in snow depths up to 15 feet in some areas.

“Park crews are working to restore critical services so visitors can safely return. There is no estimated date for reopening.”

Some other full and partial closures

Yosemite, nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains, is not the only NPS site affected by the recent winter storms. Others are also closed, either fully or partially.

Here’s a look at the status of some other popular places in California as of 4 p.m. PT Thursday:

• Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks: To the south of Yosemite, “nearly all park roads remain closed while road crews continue working to recover from winter storms.”

• Redwood National and State Parks: In far Northern California on the Pacific Coast, you’re still mostly out of luck. “Due to multiple storms causing downed trees and power outages,there are closures throughout the park.”

Desert areas haven’t necessarily fared better.

• Mojave National Preserve: All roads in the preservehave been closed since Wednesday and will stay closed until further notice, the preserve says on its website. “Please do not drive in the area or go around barricades. Travel in the eastern Mojave region is very unsafe.”

Its Twitter account showed a video of near-blizzard conditions there on Wednesday.

Up to 12 inches of snow fell on Cima Dome today, with near white out conditions. roads were closed to help keep everyone safe. More info athttps://t.co/fvv79EAhjJ

Video Description: Short Clip of a near white out blizzard conditions in front of a juniper tree and rock outcroppic.twitter.com/s4nXqtcgI1

— Mojave National Preserve (@MojaveNPS)March 2, 2023

• Death Valley National Park: Even California’s proverbial oven has been affected, withsome roads closed because of winter storm conditions. Other roads and trails are still closed because of “damage and debris from major flooding this summer.”

There are bright spots, however.

• Joshua Tree National Park: Not far from Palm Springs,this park has reopened after a brief closure. “All the main roads are now open. Campgrounds, visitor centers and hiking trails are open. Water and ice may be present on the roads; drive cautiously. All dirt roads are closed and will reopen when cleared.”

The winter scenery on its latest tweet is lovely.

The park has reopened!

After a brief closure due to a winter storm, all the main roads are now open. Campgrounds, visitor centers, and hiking trails are open. Water and ice may be present on the roads; drive cautiously. All dirt roads are closed and will reopen when cleared.⛄️pic.twitter.com/vEDka3Rlna

— Joshua Tree NPS (@JoshuaTreeNPS)March 2, 2023

• California state parks: As of Thursday afternoon, 14 state parks were fully closed, and another 34 were partially closed. But with more than 280 park units in the system, plenty of options remain.Click here for the latest updates.

Beyond California

It’s not just the Golden State grappling with winter weather.

For instance,Grand Canyon National Parkwarned would-be visitors on Thursday morning: “Postpone travel today. There are many regional road closures this morning. All trails into Grand Canyon and footpaths along the rim are snow-packed and icy. Foot traction is advised.”

The bottom line: Check any park’s site before heading out; information is updated frequently as conditions change. (Well,Everglades is a pretty safe bet regarding winter weather right now.)

And remember that just because a park remains open, it may not be easy to access. Be sureyour vehicle is winter-ready and that you’re well-equipped with the proper gear and clothing.