Traveling to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks? Be aware of these road closures

SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (KFSN) -- If you're planning a trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks this weekend, a storm that has pushed rain and snow into the mountains has a few road closures in effect.

The Giant Forest of Sequoia National Park is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The closure includes the General Sherman Tree.

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The Generals Highway is also closed above the Foothill Visitor Center because of concerns about slope instability in the burn scar areas.

That closure includes the Potwisha Campground.


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Meanwhile, visitors going to Grant Grove in Kings Canyon National Park should be prepared for wet, snowy and icy conditions during the holiday weekend. Tire chain controls will be enforced.