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Visitors flock to Yosemite for firefall light show despite heavy snow

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Dani AnguianoFebruary 24, 2026 at 07:00 PM
Visitors flock to Yosemite for firefall light show despite heavy snow
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Despite heavy snow and challenging weather conditions, large crowds have recently visited Yosemite National Park to witness the annual "firefall" phenomenon. This natural event, occurring in February, happens when sunlight hits Horsetail Fall at sunset, creating the illusion of flowing lava. Recent winter storms brought significant snowfall to the park and surrounding Sierra Nevada, briefly closing pedestrian routes and the park itself due to hazardous conditions. While the park has since reopened, visitors are experiencing long wait times and must navigate freezing temperatures and substantial snow accumulation to view the firefall, which requires clear skies to be visible.

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