Severe Storm Drops 15 Feet Of Snow In National Park [PICTURES]

What can you do when Mother Nature releases her power and you're not prepared?

The common sense approach would be to have a plan. But, for the time being, just wait it out. For California residents, the month of January will be one for the record books, just like ours here in South Dakota.

And you thought 50 to 60 inches of snow this winter around the Sioux Falls area was too much!

OFFICIAL STATEMENT

Yosemite National Park is closed. Yosemite has experienced significant snowfall in all areas of the park, resulting in snow depths of up to 15 feet in some areas.

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Park crews are working to restore critical services so visitors can safely return. There is no estimated date for reopening.

Several news reports have pointed out that heavy layers of snow are stacked on structures around the park. Park crews are working to restore critical services so visitors can safely return.

Going Crazy!!!!

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The storm that has been raging for the past three weeks in California has caused record rainfall, widespread flooding, and 20 deaths.

There is no estimated date for reopening.

I found one person who is in the planning stages for a trip to Yosemite.

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Meltwater from California’s snowpack provides an essential source of water to the state and the widespread precipitation has led to a lower drought status as reservoirs have begun to fill.

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The 6 Types of South Dakota Drivers You Deal With Every Winter

Every year it snows in Sioux Falls. We may live in denial during the spring and summer, but it happens.

When the snow falls on the Falls, life in the city does not stop. We all still have to go to work, school, and the liquor store...um I mean go get snacks.

When you tackle the snowy routes around town you tend to run across six types of drivers in the snow.