CALIFORNIA, USA — 3 p.m. Update:
Multiple spinouts have prompted officials with Caltrans to hold all eastbound traffic on Interstate 80 at Applegate with no estimated time of reopening.
Eastbound State Route 20 is also being held at Nevada Street. The westbound side of both roadways remain open with chain controls in effect, Caltrans said on Twitter.
Original Story:
A brief, few-hour-long break in storm conditions for northern California has ended as more rain and snow moved in Sunday morning.
The bulk of the heavy showers are expected to arrive around noon and last through about 5 p.m. Sunday, before slowing down across the valley, forecasters say.
Heavy snow is expected to bring about 8-12" through Donner Pass. Peaks could see as much as 15".
State officials have warned of dangerous travel and avalanche conditions that will continue for much of the weekend.
The next storm system arrives on Monday with strong gusts near noon reaching 30-35 mph in the valley and about 60 mph for the Sierra. More showers and snow showers to continue into Tuesday morning.
A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Sacramento Valley through 4 p.m. Monday.
A Blizzard Warning has also been issued for much of the Sierra due to blowing and accumulating snow from Monday through Wednesday.
Total snowfall could be as much as 3 to 7 feet.
A Winter Weather Warning is also in effect through Wednesday for snow above 3,000 feet where 3 to 5 feet is possible.
In Sacramento, officials have extended operations of weather respite centers. The centers, at 3615 Auburn Blvd. and 700 North Fifth St., will be open Sunday until Mar. 3.
Both respite centers are open from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. and accept walk-ups. Sacramento Regional Transit is offering free rides to and from weather respite centers.
While travel in the snow remains a concern for public officials and law enforcement, driving in the rain is also causing issues.
The California Highway Patrol's Auburn office urged commuters to drive slow in the rain after a car lost control on Auburn Folsom Road Sunday morning, crashing into two cars.
Two people were hurt in the crash and taken to area hospitals where one of the patients is recovering from moderate injuries.
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Chain Controls and Road Closures
Interstate 80
Chain restrictions on I-80 westbound is R2 from Alta to the Donner Lake Interchange. I-80 eastbound is R2 from Alta to Kingvale. Trucks are at minimum restrictions.
Eastbound traffic on I-80 is currently being held at Applegate with no estimated time of reopening.
Highway 50
- Chains restrictions on eastbound Highway 50 are R2 from Sand Flat to Twin Bridges.
- Chain restrictions westbound are R2 from Twin Bridges to Meyers.
Highway 88
- Chain controls on both directions if Highway 88 are R2 from Cook's Station to Picketts Junction.
Highway 4
- Chains controls on both sides of State Route 4 are R2 from Arnold to Mount Reba Road.
- State Route 4 is closed from Lake Alpine to Ebbetts Pass.
*R2 chain controls mean chains or traction devices are required for all vehicles except four-wheel/all-wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels.
Traffic
Live map showing traffic conditions along Interstate 80, Highway 50, and Highway 89 around Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Mountains.
Snow Park locations are identified with purple markers.
Sacramento Valley traffic from Waze (zoom in to where you want to go):
Power Outages
PG&E power outages:
SMUD outages can be found HERE.
Roseville Electric Utility outages can be found HERE.
Lodi Electric Utility outages can be found HERE.
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