NEW YORK — The gates at Yosemite National Park have been shuttered due to extreme weather and climate conditions for a second time in less than a year.
The park has closed indefinitely after up to 15 feet of snow fell in some areas, the National Park Service announced on Tuesday night.
Park officials are attempting to restore critical services so visitors can safely return, according to the National Park Service. However, there is no estimated date for reopening. Residents in the region are now being forced to dig out of their homes. Photos posted to Twitter by the National Park Service show homes nearly buried in snow and exterior doorways blocked by snowpack.
Portions of the park have closed several times over the past year due to conditions caused by extreme weather and climate.
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