Where does the water come from at Yosemite Falls?

The Merced and Tuolumne Rivers begin as drops of water in Yosemite’s high country, then flow into lakes, tributary streams, and eventually the main river channels. Moving water leaves its signature throughout Yosemite.Click to see full answer. Considering this, what is the source of Yosemite Falls?The upper fall is formed by the swift waters of Yosemite Creek, which, after meandering through Eagle Creek Meadow, hurl themselves over the edge of a hanging valley in a spectacular and deafening show of force.Secondly, where does the water come from in waterfalls? Often, waterfalls form as streams flow from soft rock to hard rock. This happens both laterally (as a stream flows across the earth) and vertically (as the stream drops in a waterfall). In both cases, the soft rock erodes, leaving a hard ledge over which the stream falls. One may also ask, is there water at Yosemite Falls? The Yosemite valley waterfalls don’t all always have water all year. Some dry up completely. Their flow depends on the amount of snow, how fast it melts, the drainage of each fall and on occasional rain storms. Below is a NPS photo of Yosemite Falls during peak flow on May 23, 2003.Where can I get water in Yosemite?If you want to buy water in bottles, there are several places in Yosemite Village – the grocery/souvenir store, the cafeteria, the deli, vending machines, etc. There are also stores at Curry Village, the Ahwaunee, and Housekeeping Camp.