Snow is melting quickly in the Sierra Nevada Mountains
If you haven't been to Yosemite National Park for a while--or even if you have--you'd be amazed at the water level in the valley and in the high country. Record snowfall this past winter, and current exceedingly hot temperatures, have resulted in more water run-off than I've ever seen. 
Highway 120 just opened through the high sierras this past week, and today the cables on Half Dome went up. The snow is melting quickly, however, sending torrents of water cascading down the cliff faces.
We enjoyed 2 hot, exhilarating days hiking, surrounded by exquisite beauty, before returning to the cooler temperatures of San Mateo County.
If you haven't been to Yosemite National Park for a while--or even if you have--you'd be amazed at the water level in the valley and in the high country. Record snowfall this past winter, and current exceedingly hot temperatures, have resulted in more water run-off than I've ever seen. Highway 120 just opened through the high sierras this past week, and today the cables on Half Dome went up. The snow is melting quickly, however, sending torrents of water cascading down the cliff faces. We enjoyed 2 hot, exhilarating days hiking, surrounded by exquisite beauty, before returning to the cooler temperatures of San Mateo County.
Great to get away, and great to return, refreshed and raring to go!
--- Come for a visit; Stay for a lifetime!
Lottie Kendall, Realtor®
Today | Sotheby's International Realty
San Carlos, California, 94070
CA BRE#01215160; 650-465-4547
I was hiking in Yosemite a few years ago. Its a beautiful part of the country. Glad you got to spend a few days enjoying the scenery.
Lottie-Sounds like a lot of fun. It is hard to believe that there is still snow in some places. It would melt fast with the 90+ degree heat we have around here. Hope you are doing well.
Hi Cindy -- hope you had a great time hiking and enjoying Yosemite. It's a grand place, for sure.
Hi Sharon -- we had a ton of snow in the mountains this year; a couple of feet fell as late as Memorial Day weekend. Now, finally, the snowplows were able to open Highway 120 across the Sierras last week. Many trails in the High Country won't hikable at all this summer, with passess buried under many feet of snow. The high temperatures (90 - 95 degrees in Yosemite Valley; 85 more or less in the high country) these last days results in rapid melt and extremely full waterfalls. Hope you get a chance to visit and see for yourself some time.
Ohhhhhh I miss Yosemite! Used to go there when I lived in Northern Cal. Lucky you!
What a great time to be visiting Yosemite Lottie. With our heat wave I was just thinking yesterday that the rivers must be rising fast.
Yosemite is always beautiful, but so much more stunning with the melting snow, I lived in Bass Lake for about 4 months and used to visit Yosemite often
Nevin, Yosemite is truly a treat. You'd think I'd manage to get up there at least yearly, but I hadn't been for 2 years. Hurry back!
Doug, the heat was fierce in the Valley, but less so up 120-way. By the time we returned to San Mateo County this afternoon, the welcome fog bank was forming; now, at 9:00 PM, it's a perfect evening. Tomorrow should bring you some relief, too.
So Brian, tell me about Bass Lake? Is that on Highway 41? Must have been interesting living there. What are some of your favorite Yosemite spots?
Yosemite is fabulous. I haven't been in many years, but this is a very enticing motivation.
So cool that you got to enjoy those two days and all the beauty of nature. Good to see you back Lottie.
Good morning, Lottie....looks like a great place to see the true beauty of nature.....thanks for the photos ....
Jane, we're both lucky--Yosemite isn't too many hours away for either of us.
I can tell you have some great memories of Yosemite, Brian. The Merced River isn't lazily flowing this week, though!
Roger, I'm working waaaaay too many hours. These enforced days off are good for me. I miss you all here on Active Rain, though--am determined to get back on a regular basis again soon.
Good morning, Barbara! We had a wonderful get-away; now I'm ready to resume my workaholic schedule -- bringing 3 listings to market in the next 3 weeks for starters. Do you ever take a vacation??