LiveCopter 3 flew over Yosemite National Park on Friday, April 28, 2023, with Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan on board. The tour captured stunning images of waterfalls as snow had begun melting.

Yosemite has several waterfalls, most of which have peak runoff in May or June when most of the snowmelt occurs. The largest waterfall at the park is Yosemite Falls, 2,425 feet above the valley floor.

Standing at 2,425 feet, Yosemite Falls is the tallest waterfall in the U.S. and one of the tallest in the world. Made up of three separate falls, Yosemite Falls is divided into an Upper Yosemite ...

Two years ago during this time of year, the falls was about a quarter of the current size, said Bob Copestake, my tour guide with Yosemite 360 Tours by Tenaya. Peak time for the waterfalls is mid ...