The record-setting snowpack over the winter has recharged the waterfalls at Yosemite National Park, which is home to one of the tallest waterfalls in the world.
Yosemite has several waterfalls, most of which have peak runoff in May or June when most of the snowmelt occurs.
The largest waterfall at the park is Yosemite Falls, 2,425 feet above the valley floor. It flows from November through July, with peak flow occurring in May. One of the tallest waterfalls in the world, Yosemite Falls is made up of Upper Yosemite Fall, the middle cascades and Lower Yosemite Fall.
. “Wear shoes with good grip, and either layer on full raingear or immerse yourself in nature’s free shower.”California Department of Water Resources recorded 126.5 inches of snow and a snow water equivalent to 54 inches — a measure of how much water the snowpack actually contains. The statewide snowpack was 61.1 inches, which was 237% of normal for April 3.
“After the driest three years on record and devastating drought impacts to communities across the state, DWR has rapidly shifted to flood response and forecasting for the upcoming snowmelt,” Karla Nemeth, department director, said in a news release. “We have provided flood assistance to many communities who just a few months ago were facing severe drought impacts.”
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