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Half Dome

Location: Mariposa County, CA, US

Elevation: 8,846 feet

2 recorded summits

Current Conditions

Weather: Foggy

Temperature: 28°F

Wind: 13 mph

Humidity: 99%

7-Day Summit Window

Best day: 2026-04-03 (score: 95/100)

  • 2026-04-01: Poor (34/100) - Heavy snow, breezy, cold
  • 2026-04-02: Good (80/100) - Partly cloudy, calm winds, cool
  • 2026-04-03: Excellent (95/100) - Clear skies, calm winds
  • 2026-04-04: Excellent (95/100) - Clear skies, calm winds
  • 2026-04-05: Excellent (95/100) - Clear skies, calm winds
  • 2026-04-06: Excellent (87/100) - Overcast, calm winds
  • 2026-04-07: Excellent (95/100) - Clear skies, calm winds

Air Quality

AQI: 33 (Good)

Snow Conditions

Trend: decreasing

  • Virginia Lakes Ridge: 17" depth, 7" SWE

Stream Flow

  • MERCED R A HAPPY ISLES BRIDGE NR YOSEMITE CA: flood (662 cfs)
  • MERCED R A POHONO BRIDGE NR YOSEMITE CA: flood (1360 cfs)
  • TUOLUMNE R A GRAND CYN OF TUOLUMNE AB HETCH HETCHY: flood (1040 cfs)

Trail Alerts (3)

  • Tioga Road (Hwy 120 through the park) and Glacier Point Road are closed: Tioga Road (continuation of Highway 120 through the park), Glacier Point Road, and Mariposa Grove Road are closed for the season due to snow. Snow is possible on other roads; be prepared for tire chain requirements and other road closures. Call 209/372-0200 (then 1, 1) to check road conditions.
  • Reds Meadow Road Access Restrictions in 2026: Reds Meadow Road remains under construction in 2026 and will be closed Mondays through Wednesdays from July 6 through September 20 and Monday through Friday starting September 21. There is no estimate for when the road will open for the season.
  • Devils Postpile National Monument facilities are closed for the season: Devils Postpile National Monument facilities are closed for season, with no public programs, parking, water, or bathroom facilities available.

Public Lands

Part of 1 Challenge

Recent Summits

  • 10/26/2024
  • 5/25/2024