December 18, 2024

I-80 sees shutdowns amid weekend snow chaos in Sierra

Steve Smith

I-80 sees shutdowns amid weekend snow chaos in Sierra

Fog and slippery roads caused chaos over the weekend on I-80 in the Sierra. Drivers on December 14 faced intermittent shutdowns due to snowy conditions.

The details: By Sunday evening, chain controls were lifted for both I-80 and Highway 50. However, more rain and snow are expected to begin early Monday.

Rain will hit the Valley during the morning commute.
Snow will become more widespread in the late morning but taper off by early afternoon.
Despite previous extreme weather, this week's snow will not be as heavy.

Looking ahead: Dry weather is forecasted from Tuesday through Friday. Another wave of moisture may arrive on December 21, reported KCRA News.

The roads remain open for now, with truckers advised to prepare for potential weather changes early next week.

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