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Weather in Yosemite varies throughout the year. In the summer months (May to September), rainfall is at a minimum. High temperatures are generally warm but comfortable, staying in the upper 70s to the low 90s. Low temperatures can dip to a chilly 40 degrees at night in the summer months. Spring ushers in the rainy season at the park. Temperatures range from the upper 60s to the low 30s. Winter is a volatile season at the park. Winter storms can approach rapidly and stay for days, dumping heavy snowfalls across the park.
The expansive forests and a variety of rich habitats within Yosemite National Park hold over 400 animal species. Black bear, mule deer, foxes, and other mammals can be found throughout the Yosemite Valley. At higher elevations, the endangered Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep can occasionally be spotted in the northeastern part of the park. Yosemite is also home to numerous bird populations, many of which are seasonal. Some park visitors may get the chance to observe California spotted owls or great gray owls.
25 May 2021
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