In article , Ken wrote:
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But Tioga Pass is usually closed by October.

Definately check road conditions before you travel in the mountains, but as
far as I know, Tioga Pass has been open through the end of October every year
in this century. See: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/clsdates.htm

Yeah, it would be very unusual for it to be closed in early October.
However, the first Thursday or Friday of October some years ago, a
friend and I had to take a different route to get to Mammoth because
Tioga Pass was closed when we had to make our decision. It opened
later in the afternoon, but we didn't want to take the chance and
risk getting turned back when we were already partway across Yosemite.

So as Ken says, keep a close eye on the weather reports. But chances
are, you'll be fine.


Patty