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Fresh snow in the Sierra Nevada causing closures, spin-outs

Fresh snow in the Sierra causing closures, spin outs
Fresh snow in the Sierra causing closures, spin outs 01:57

TRUCKEE – A fresh coating of snow is blanketing the Sierra Nevada on Monday, causing a traffic mess along high country roads.

Chain controls are in effect on Interstate 80 and Highway 50 as of the morning hours.

Highlighting how treacherous conditions are, eastbound I-80 traffic is being held at Baxter due to spinouts.  

Even experienced high country drivers are cautioning against travel, with near white-out conditions possible higher up the mountains

Drivers should expect delays and possible closures through the morning. 

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