Storm Brings Snow, Ice To I-80 Donner Pass, Chains Required
DONNER PASS (CBS SF) -- Tow trucks and chains were in heavy demand on Donner Pass as travelers heading to Lake Tahoe got caught in the latest Sierra storm. There were multiple accidents on Interstate 80.
@CT_STATE_POLICE Just posted by CHP on route to Tahoe. Catchy, I like it! But they can keep ice & snow! pic.twitter.com/dGJ6A6L2Wt
— Michele Cormier (@priv8is) November 25, 2015
Up to a foot of snow has fallen in some areas since Tuesday.
The National Weather Service said a winter storm warning was in effect through Wednesday.
Check the traffic before you leave
Meantime, snowfall in Truckee transformed it into a winter wonderland.
Snow hits Truckee, California (TUE0468). pic.twitter.com/HsnDNSsFsK
— CBS Newspath (@cbsnewspath) November 25, 2015
Just about all of the ski resorts are open, and reporting 18-24" of snow at the summit.
the snow build up is beautiful here in lake tahoe. ☃❄️???? pic.twitter.com/fYc0CEQ4T7
— jasmine (@jahz_meow) November 25, 2015
