More snow is in the forecast Sunday and hazardous winter driving conditions continue, with low snow down to 1,500 feet, according to Caltrans. Chain controls remain in effect for I-80 and US 50 and major delays are expected. Travel is not advised due to low visibility and heavy traffic. For the latest updates, click here.
4:30 A.M. UPDATE:
US-50: Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from Twin Bridges to Meyers (El Dorado Co.)
Eastbound traffic: Trucks are being screened at Twin Bridges (El Dorado Co). Drivers must have maximum chains in their possession in order to proceed. Permit loads are prohibited.
Westbound traffic: Trucks are being screened at Meyers (El Dorado Co). Drivers must have maximum chains in their possession in order to proceed. Permit loads are prohibited.
I-80 Eastbound: Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive. Vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from Nyack (Placer Co) to the Nevada State Line.
I-80 Westbound: Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive. Vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from the Nevada State Line to one mile east of Baxter (Placer Co).
7 P.M. UPDATE:
I-80
Eastbound traffic - Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels from Nyack to the Nevada state line. For the latest updates, click here.
Westbound traffic - Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels from the Nevada state line to one mile east of Baxter.
US 50
Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels from Twin Bridges to Meyers. For the latest updates, click here.
Eastbound trucks are being screened at Twin Bridge in El Dorado County. Drivers must have maximum chains in their possession in order to proceed - permit loads are prohibited.
Westbound trucks are being screened at Meyers in El Dorado County. Drivers must have maximum chains in their possession in order to proceed - permit loads are prohibited
Westbound traffic - Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels from Truckee in Nevada County to one mile east of Baxter in Placer County.
SACRAMENTO AREA TRAFFIC MAP - Zoom in and out for traffic and closures in the area.
COLFAX AREA TRAFFIC MAP (I-80) - Zoom in and out for traffic and closures in the area.
PLACERVILLE AREA TRAFFIC MAP (HIGHWAY 50) - Zoom in and out for traffic and closures in the area.