Fresh snow in the Sierra Nevada causing closures, spin-outs
TRUCKEE – A fresh coating of snow is blanketing the Sierra Nevada on Monday, causing a traffic mess along high country roads.
Chain controls were in effect on Interstate 80 and Highway 50 during the morning but were dropped by the afternoon.
Highlighting how treacherous conditions were, eastbound I-80 traffic was being held at Baxter due to spinouts but has since been released.
Even experienced high country drivers are cautioning against travel, with near white-out conditions possible higher up the mountains
#WhiteOut driving conditions along I-80. This was going Eastbound. Chain controls now in effect. One truck driver saying, “if you don’t have to go, stay home” @CBSSacramento https://t.co/AiP9KMJyl7 pic.twitter.com/DcUg4tZbxo
— Esteban Reynoso (@reynosotv) December 16, 2024
Drivers experienced delays and road closures through the morning.