Sunrise light on a grove of tufa towers emerging from the water of Mono Lake with soft green and dusty-red wild grasses in the foreground, Canada geese in the shallow water with reflections of the rocky towers, and desert hills in the distance.

Walker Fire update: Highway 120 (Tioga Pass road) and Highway 395 affected

Sunrise light on a grove of tufa towers emerging from the water of Mono Lake with soft green and dusty-red wild grasses in the foreground, Canada geese in the shallow water with reflections of the rocky towers, and desert hills in the distance.

The Tioga Pass Road, Highway 120 west into Yosemite National Park / Tuolumne Meadows, is currently closed. Campgrounds remain closed in the lower canyon as firefighting efforts on the Walker Fire continue. There is also a threat to Highway 395, with anticipated closure this afternoon, so be sure to check the latest road conditions before traveling.

The Walker Fire on August 16 at 1:00pm, looking more subdued compared to the smoke and flames the day before.
The Walker Fire on August 16 at 1:00pm. The situation looks more subdued compared to the visible smoke and flames the day before. Well done fire and air crews! Photo by Bartshe Miller.