Tioga, Glacier Point roads in Yosemite closed due to snow, ice

The Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park were closed on Thursday due to snow and icy conditions.

A storm system in the area necessitated the temporary closure. The park was receiving snow at the higher elevations.

Both roads will remain closed throughout Thursday and will open when conditions permit safe travel. There is no estimated time for the roads to reopen.

For updated, 24-hour road conditions, please call (209) 372-0200.

This story was originally published May 7, 2015 at 12:16 PM with the headline "Tioga, Glacier Point roads in Yosemite closed due to snow, ice."