A massive blizzard hit California and Nevada, dumping over 10 feet of snow, leading to road closures, power outages, and dangerous travel conditions. Interstate 80 remained closed, with no estimated time of reopening, while ski resorts faced closures and severe weather conditions.
The Sierra blizzard snowfall totals are in. Here's how much piled up. https://t.co/hAp5xIFZWB
Trucks and cars were trapped on Donner Pass on Saturday after trying to drive through a blizzard 🎥 @Weatherchasing_ https://t.co/pwSzNhEJWj
The biggest snowstorm of the season ended in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California overnight, but more snow is on the way for some. https://t.co/XGCsmPBvZc
The worst of a multiday blizzard is finally over in the Sierra Nevada in Lake Tahoe, but another storm on its heels is expected to drop more rain and snow in Northern California the next few days. https://t.co/I25bSBiHMJ
After a three-day closure, I-80 across California's Donner Summit has reopened, but to passenger cars only. https://t.co/zUtEyjt7Le
After a powerful blizzard dumped more than seven feet of snow in parts of the Sierra Nevada, another storm will take aim at the Northern Sierra this week. https://t.co/7No6JTURL7
70 mile stretch of I-80 which was closed for almost three days is back open after crews were able to clear feet of snow from our blizzard. https://t.co/TQxkV6D8nB
Photo: Monster blizzard buries California's Sierra Nevada mountains https://t.co/LytRfIojWr
#TrafficAlert Chain Control as of 10:30 a.m. I-80 (R2) Drum Forebay to Stateline for passenger vehicles only. Turning all trucks, ETO anticipated later this afternoon. @Cal_OES @CaltransHQ @CHP_Truckee @CHPGoldRun @PlacerCA @NevadaCountyCA https://t.co/tCTsgeqKfv
Interstate 80 Reopens in Sierra as Tahoe Braces for More Snow https://t.co/6zZbSo6ibs
A long stretch of Interstate 80 from west of Lake Tahoe to the Nevada state line has reopened Monday morning for passenger vehicles but is still closed to all semis due to traction concerns. https://t.co/wXmqgxr7xv https://t.co/wXmqgxr7xv
BREAKING: California snowpack eclipses 100% of normal for first time this winter. #CAwx with @KateGalbraith for @sfchronicle https://t.co/csB3flEK7p
Blizzards clobbered the Sierra Nevada Mountains region over the weekend, along with winter storm conditions and strong wind gusts extending across much of the Western US to the edge of the Rocky Mountains. https://t.co/cxMYyy0xyn
Psst... you want some great news? The storm helped out the whole state A LOT! Statewide #snow water equivalent is now at 104% of normal to-date after starting January at only 28%\. We're also at 94% of our April 1st normal and should get be able to get to 100% #CAwater #CAwx https://t.co/Aj4fnolBBi
Sierra snowpack jumps to 104% of average to date and 94% of the April 1 benchmark. Had been at 84% avg statewide prior to the weekend By region: 111% North 104% Central 94% South #CAwx 3/4/2024 https://t.co/EglOrgbwTY
NEW: Interstate 80 in the Sierra has reopened to passenger vehicles only following powerful blizzard. https://t.co/fme0TybSzM
California begins digging out from monster blizzard but many roads still closed https://t.co/5kNfnbhVIB
After a three-day closure, I-80 across California's Donner Summit has reopened, but to passenger cars only. Trucks may be allowed later Monday. https://t.co/lUOy0KtCih
A Winter Storm Warning will be in effect from 10AM Today through Wednesday 4AM. 6-12 inches of additional snowfall expected, heaviest north of I-80, with gusts up to 45 MPH. Travel is highly discouraged with travel delays, chain controls, and reduced visibilities expected. #CAwx https://t.co/uto7jpFpso
TRAFFIC UPDATE ⚠ I-80 has now reopened over Donner Summit to passenger vehicles only, officials say. Chain control remains in effect. https://t.co/i0rpmjpkj7
JUST IN: After a three-day closure, I-80 across California's Donner Summit has reopened, but to passenger cars only. https://t.co/NO2JVyExu0
3/3/24 4:25pm Update: As of our 4pm measurement, we have passed 6 feet of #snow accumulation from this storm. Details on exact numbers tomorrow. #CAwx #CAwater #Blizzard https://t.co/2aloWbxLfb
OK, HERE WE GO‼️ (03/04/24 at 9:15am) I-80 is now open over Donner Summit! Westbound and eastbound traffic has been released to PASSENGER VEHICLES ONLY. Big rigs are still being held. We know there are anxious people trying to get over the summit and get to thier
BREAKING: I-80 in the Sierra has reopened to all passenger cars. They're expected to allow trucks through at around noon. The 100-mile stretch has been shut down since Friday afternoon. https://t.co/4sv3Gw0TG4
#TrafficAlert WB and EB I-80 has reopened to passenger vehicles only with chain control in place. Semi trucks expected to be released around Noon. Please take caution as some areas remain narrow due to snow and a lot of moving equipment. https://t.co/8aewGAVjMm
Buried by blizzard: Photos show Tahoe-area homes, streets and cars under mounds of snow https://t.co/HwFmoiVccD https://t.co/XaVqz45cuB
Interstate 80 remains closed through Sierra as threat of snow, showers linger for Northern California https://t.co/W0FiMEMSSA
A winter storm warning remains in effect in the Sierra Nevada until 4 a.m. Wednesday with up to an additional foot of snow, while the Bay Area will get more rain. https://t.co/Q0s9Z0LZkB
3/4/24 8:30am Update: We received 11.6" (29.5 cm) of #snow in last day. That brings our storm total to 75.2" (191 cm; ~6'3"). We are above median to date for precip, snowfall, and snow water equivalent (SWE). We are also at 98% of our seasonal median peak SWE! #CAwx #CAwater https://t.co/7HcxeZJPKE
Statewide snowpack nudges up to 99% of season-to-date average. Highest statewide level since early November. Good chance we finally crack 100% tomorrow or later this week. #9wx #COwx https://t.co/k4qHV6BhJg
Snowpocalypse Closes Highways In Northern California https://t.co/1VAnuqK6fK
Dozens of trucks were stuck along I-80 near Truckee, California, this weekend as a massive snowstorm dropped several feet of snow in the region. https://t.co/bapJW8h6y3
The worst of a multiday blizzard is finally over in the Sierra Nevada in Lake Tahoe, but another storm on its heels is expected to drop more rain and snow in Northern California the next few days. https://t.co/xCXgE137UL
A winter storm warning remains in effect in the Sierra Nevada until Wednesday, with up to an additional foot of snow, and the Bay Area will get more rain. https://t.co/7691dbVQAO
Huge blizzard hits California and Nevada – in pictures https://t.co/z1MF6001Du
The snow keeps falling in the Sierra Nevada of California, with homes buried under intense snowdrifts. Over 80" (that is 7 feet) of snow have fallen since Friday and keep falling this morning! I-80 remains CLOSED from just west of Reno to the foothills until further notice. https://t.co/YwAVAnfHKP
UPDATE: Interstate 80 remains closed from Placer County to the Nevada state line due to heavy snow, according to Caltrans. https://t.co/DP1mt9w56I
The biggest snowstorm of the season ended in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California overnight, but more snow is on the way for some. https://t.co/z6C1X5Dr4T
Weather tracker: Powerful blizzard strikes California https://t.co/K10in9sYWu
Impressive SNOW totals over 7 FEET as the last of our 5 day BLIZZARD warnings finally end at 4amPT this morning. Also for the first time this year we crossed the median at the Berkeley Snow Lab after an abysmal early season. https://t.co/SX8hdlrwKs
Snow-pocalypse slams California causing travel chaos with I-80 shut down to start the workweek as monster blizzard dumps seven FEET of snow on Tahoe and sends 190mph winds whipping through the Sierra Nevada valley https://t.co/dtueneI534 https://t.co/hVkBGmqvX7
A powerful blizzard that closed highways and ski resorts had mostly moved through the Sierra Nevada by early Monday but forecasters warned that more snow was on the way. https://t.co/ZyhISuZ9oh
More mountain snow expected even as powerful blizzard moves out of Northern California | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/iIkvQ0LhSW
It's been nearly 48 hours since Interstate 80 in the Sierra Nevada shut down between Reno and northern California due to relentless winter weather. https://t.co/x0HtPelyFe
A blockbuster blizzard, complete with hurricane-force winds and whiteout conditions, is easing Sunday after battering California’s Sierra Nevada for days. https://t.co/trPbYKaLDc
More mountain snow expected even as powerful blizzard moves out of Northern California https://t.co/LGuk1svGFT
A major highway was closed and ski resorts were shut down Sunday as the effects of a powerful blizzard continued to cause problems across the Sierra Nevada, and forecasters warned that more heavy snow was on the way for Northern California. https://t.co/BLsCRpBV8S
The relentless blizzard continues in Tahoe, with @TahoeXC's snow gauge picking up another 23 inches of snow since just 1 pm today. Just an amazing storm for the Sierra Nevada. #CAwx https://t.co/lFbZAiBuh2
BLIZZARD PHOTOS: The multiday storm hitting California and Nevada has caused traffic backups and closures on I-80 and other roadways, shut down ski resorts and left thousands of homes and businesses without power. #RJNow https://t.co/WoPTr1RCoJ https://t.co/qd7bx1wXHd
In photos: Sierra Nevada hit with ferocious blizzard - Axios https://t.co/LQ8x55Dzk1
Sections of Interstate 80 to the west and north of Lake Tahoe were made impassable by blowing snow piling up in lanes, with no estimate for reopening, the California Highway Patrol said. https://t.co/76U4G2cRl5
Fierce blizzard conditions continue to affect the Tahoe area. First responders have been working to ensure the public is safe. Caltrans shared this video of a driver being rescued from a snow-filled Highway 50 Sunday morning. Latest storm updates here: https://t.co/Hh4znWZTB1 https://t.co/o36vqNfmth
Fierce blizzard conditions created a 'snowmageddon' in the high Sierra this weekend. Whiteout conditions and hurricane-force winds unfolded at the top of Donner Summit, where some stranded drivers had to be rescued by CHP. Full story here: https://t.co/HjHcGHZ1Ou https://t.co/YNRuNQS2SN
Northern California’s Sierra Nevada was slated for a continued pummeling this week after a blizzard that blocked off about 100 miles of Interstate 80 and even shut down ski resorts. https://t.co/6XVelQuqeI
Here's a look at traffic leaving the Lake Tahoe Basin on Highway 50 this afternoon. Chain controls remain in place and it's very slow going. Interstate 80 remains CLOSED and will not reopen today. With a break in the weather, we hope to be able to reopen I-80 sometime tomorrow. https://t.co/w9RXzwJzE4
Keep the shovels handy: a powerful blizzard in the Sierra Nevada was expected to wane Sunday, but more heavy snow is on the way. https://t.co/GPUGzrwgcr https://t.co/IB2mNgYlkv
The Blizzard Warning was extended through midnight Sunday and a Winter Storm Warning continues through Wednesday morning as several feet of additional snow is expected. https://t.co/PuGrSoFMrc
More snow is on the way for California on the heels of a powerful blizzard that shut down a major freeway and knocked out power for thousands https://t.co/ATTOIWshTl https://t.co/ATTOIWshTl
Interstate 80 in Northern California closed as snow continues to fall in the blizzard-hit Sierra Nevada https://t.co/qFr2cF5cbZ https://t.co/kYrSMEaLSs
Blizzard pummels Northern California with heavy snow and high winds, shutting down roads, ski areas https://t.co/1OFdEJtn5R
Buried by blizzard: Photos show Tahoe homes, streets and cars under mounds of snow https://t.co/HwFmoiUEn5 https://t.co/6g7t90sIhV
Snowpocalypse in Northern California buries motorists. https://t.co/2qbSjZxpTm
Caltrans says one of the many challenges they're facing is snow blowers breaking down due to extreme weather conditions. A 100-mile stretch of I-80 in the Sierra remains closed with no estimated time for reopening. Latest: https://t.co/V7jtFzTvWc https://t.co/JliRCuGz4s
California battles fifth day of snowstorms and 190mph winds as life-threatening blizzard knocks power out for 23,000 residents and freeways shut down - with MORE winter weather on its way https://t.co/CaFqaFMGr9 https://t.co/CAYTSOdON1
Sierra Nevada Braces for More Snow After Blizzard Shuts Interstate, Closes Ski Resorts https://t.co/LNheAh1v57
With 87" and counting at Donner Peak in The #SierraNevada, looks like the forecast there for 6 to 9 feet was spot on. #Wyoming now coming in with 3+ feet too. #Californiastorms #winter @foxweather https://t.co/YZ3uY2cW1U
Sierra Nevada blizzards close highway, threaten avalanches https://t.co/JajFEdD55K https://t.co/dajGbHbYBa
Tahoe blizzard: Snow totals have eclipsed 7 feet in the Sierra Nevada. Here’s how much more is coming: https://t.co/MhX9yULLJO
A brief break in blizzard conditions Sunday morning allowed Tahoe residents to measure snowfall. As much as 5 feet of snow was reported around the lake, with more than 7 feet at Donner Pass. https://t.co/34lmUwbo22
NEW: Tahoe storm snowfall totals have eclipsed 7 feet from ongoing blizzard. More snow is on the way. Here's a roundup with map of snow reports so far. #CAwx https://t.co/amtZJ4U1c8
❄️ An 'extreme' blizzard has caused widespread disruption in the western US - with more than 10ft of snow piling up in places. Thousands of properties were left without power in California and Nevada over the weekend, while the state of Utah was also hit https://t.co/CekHHEEIr3 https://t.co/mMWJdKuy3e
Logistics in northern California paralyzed due to record spring snowfall Video shows trucks abandoned by drivers on a highway in Donner Pass, Northern California, USA. https://t.co/3xQcxMGwKh
A powerful blizzard impacting California and Nevada is expected to simmer out Sunday but more snow is on the way. https://t.co/qk61sxzKCc
Interstate 80 remains CLOSED today between Colfax and the @nevadadot state line due to continued heavy snow, high winds and low visibility. There's still no ETO. Highway 50 is OPEN but there have been traffic holds throughout the morning for avalanche control and spinouts. https://t.co/tyFuAULXYD
⚠️I-80 remains closed at Colfax and the Nevada State line. Still no estimated time of reopening the freeway⚠️ (03/03/24 at 11:30am) https://t.co/sfFIMRpNVq
More semi trucks abandoned and buried on I-80 EB east of Truckee. Can’t imagine what Donner Pass looks like with dozens of semi trucks still stuck. #CAwx https://t.co/feVhIjADHz
More semi trucks abandoned and buried on I-80 EB east of Truckee. Can’t imagine what Donner Pass looks like. #CAwx https://t.co/sHes2WGjA9
Some folks were calling this storm in the Sierras a bust, but we now have reports of 76 (Soda Springs) to 87 inches (Donner Peak) which is 6 to 7 feet thru Sunday am and another 1 to 2 feet is expected today. Forecast of 8 to 12 feet for the high elevations looking good. https://t.co/U7nSSv0FzO
A second, weaker storm is expected to bring an additional 1 to 2 feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada region between Monday and Wednesday next week. https://t.co/Ml81CK0aNq
The monstrous snowstorm in the Sierras continues to dump. At least 5 to 6 feet have fallen, and another 2 to 4 feet are possible over the next few days. Many roads and ski resorts remain shut down. The latest ⬇️ https://t.co/x0cByVUfoH
New: I-80 is closed to the Nevada border in #California, but Highway 50 has been reopened. The extreme Sierra Nevada blizzard dumped 5-10+ feet of snow and gave Palisades a 190 mph wind gust. It also spawned a tornado in Madera and several funnels: https://t.co/aEMdYndI0D
The winds are expected to wane, but more snow is on the way after a powerful blizzard howled through the Sierra Nevada mountains. Meanwhile, Interstate 80 remains closed from Colfax to the California-Nevada border. https://t.co/auvL5MGlKe
Storm totals now going > 80” in spots … data via @TahoeWeather Sierra snowpack / SWE update on Monday is going to be huge. #CAwx 3/3/2024 https://t.co/K12B6eseex
I-80 is still closed. Please be mindful of conditions. https://t.co/BDjGow6iu2
Blizzard warning extended for the Sierra until midnight with high snow rates and strong wind ongoing especially near the summit. #CAwx 3/3/2024 https://t.co/8LagXCH7Ll
Blizzard warning continues for western Sierra Crest until midnight for 1 to 2 additional feet of snow. Thereafter, blizzard warning will transition to a winter storm warning till 4am Wednesday. Tahoe Basin winter storm warning till 4am Monday for 8 to 14 additional inches. #CAwx https://t.co/vCl5Pl3TIH
🇺🇸CALIFORNIA BURIED BY A BLIZZARD On Donner Pass, in Northern California's Sierra Nevada mountains, hundreds of truckers are snowed in. California could see 10 feet of snow with winds up to 100 mph. Source: NBC https://t.co/Jy2ZWtV52G
Heavy snow and winds continued to pummel the Tahoe region Sunday morning, with the blizzard conditions expected to last until midnight. https://t.co/5Caeo5QjtV
A Blizzard Warning remains in effect until Midnight tonight for areas above 6500 ft. Elsewhere, a Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for elev. above 3000 ft, with another 1-2 ft of snow expected above 4000 ft. More snow Mon-Tue. Mountain travel is HIGHLY discouraged! #CAwx https://t.co/KYLAUajUup
Blizzard Warning has been extended until 4am Monday around Lake Tahoe. On the heels of the blizzard another winter storm arrives Monday into Tuesday with an additional 1 to 4 feet of snow above 4,000ft and gusts up to 65mph. https://t.co/a35i4nte2y
‘Epic storm’ Tahoe snowfall is piling up. @LiveDoppler7 #blizzard https://t.co/jZtOaWZTaP https://t.co/JOJYoKGT65
NEW: California is getting wrecked by a massive snow storm with winds reaching up to 190mph and estimates of more than 10 feet of snow. The conditions were so bad that hundreds of vehicles got stuck overnight on the I-80. Some reports estimate that the weekend snowfall will… https://t.co/uVKVlaU6l1
Weakening wind but more snow after massive blizzard in the Sierra Nevada https://t.co/8bNdL9TznS
Vehicles stranded after blizzard "as bad as it gets" closes I-80 in the Sierra Nevada mountains. https://t.co/th0hFfOz9e
US storm: Massive blizzard hits California and Nevada - BBC News https://t.co/d1dGZg28u4
New day, same story. I-80 remains CLOSED in the Sierra for obvious reasons. There’s no estimated time for reopening the main thoroughfare connecting Nevada to Northern California. https://t.co/0bqQwLpqXG 🎥: CHP Truckee https://t.co/34kz91wWSc
Monster blizzard causes mayhem on the roads as California and Nevada are battered by 190 mph winds https://t.co/ppqGSVwscS https://t.co/rtnHkCHzLn
The blizzard in the Tahoe region created dangerous conditions Saturday, closing roads and ski resorts as heavy snow and high winds pummeled the area. https://t.co/uSBsK5w8qm
⚠️I-80 remains closed at Colfax and the Nevada State line. Still no estimated time of reopening the freeway⚠️ (03/03/24 at 6:00am) https://t.co/JH43rIY1O5
When California gets a blizzard, it's snow joke: 190 MPH winds! https://t.co/MRPHMVQ0qq
Winter storm in the West producing powerful blizzard in the Sierra Nevada begins to wane through the day Sunday; more snow expected to begin Monday https://t.co/A3RX3bxaUJ
Monster blizzard causes mayhem on the roads as California and Nevada are battered by 190 mph winds - with highways closed due to collisions, HUNDREDS of cars stranded and 12 feet of snow forecast https://t.co/UFX4Ayndm5 https://t.co/X0yTMjN7J0
High winds and heavy snow has closed roads and ski resorts as a blizzard hits the Sierra Nevada. https://t.co/q616faQboD
The stormy Saturday was part of a massive winter blizzard that moved across California and Nevada starting Thursday. Before it clears, up to 10-12 feet of snow is expected in the Sierra Nevada. A second storm may follow in a few days. https://t.co/xSiZ6XkMbs
Winter storm howls in California, Nevada; winds and heavy snow close roads and ski resorts | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/offFMvBAX6
Another day of extreme winter weather conditions in North Lake Tahoe. Severe whiteout conditions, buried houses and semi trucks, downed power lines, and highway closures. #CAwx #blizzard https://t.co/iufXYHeHk1
The biggest snowstorm of the season continued to bear down on the Sierra Nevada Saturday, creating whiteout conditions and leaving a portion of Interstate 80 closed with no estimated time of reopening. https://t.co/1vZUtmThst
The fierce onslaught of snow and wind forced some Tahoe ski resorts to close Saturday, though others were able to remain open. The promise of fresh powder drew crowds of happy skiers and snowboarders. Read more → https://t.co/rU84Hqqym4 📷: @ctuan https://t.co/lUKvJxJhTZ
A massive blizzard howls in the Sierra Nevada. High winds and heavy snow close roads and ski resorts. Read below: https://t.co/JXWlEDLbcg
California's biggest snowstorm of the year is underway with blizzard conditions expected to dump up to 10 feet of snow before exiting and heading east toward us on Monday. @TammieSouza reports. https://t.co/TE2eDnIUjx
US storm: Massive blizzard hits California and Nevada https://t.co/uiL3eO01w6
Highway 267 is closed at @Northstar_CA due to whiteout conditions with even plow trucks spinning out. I-80 has no ETO with @CaltransDist3 workers saying ~80 big rigs are stuck. #CAwx https://t.co/IHBckQj0WX
Highway 267 is closed at @Northstar_CA due to whiteout conditions with even plow trucks spinning out. I-80 has no ETO with @CaltransDist3 saying ~80 big rigs are stuck. #CAwx https://t.co/y5Dsu68OIc
The fierce onslaught of snow and wind forced some Tahoe ski resorts to close Saturday, though others were able to remain open. The fresh powder drew crowds of happy skiers and snowboarders: https://t.co/xR64xXF3DH
More than 10 feet of snow was expected at higher elevations as the blizzardy weather hit the Sierra Nevada. https://t.co/dH6GtGTGwB
Abandoned semi truck buried in the snow on I-80 EB in Truckee, with very dangerous whiteout conditions ongoing. This is why they closed I-80. #CAwx https://t.co/HzWyVv1RHP
Photos: Strongest blizzard of the year dumps 24-42 inches of snow in the Sierra Nevada https://t.co/XHrQzbA1Vd
This view from @skiheavenly from mid PM today with day 3 of blizzard conditions expected on Sunday: Another 2 to 3 feet+ of snow possible with higher totals at the crest w/ significant accumulations at lower elevations. Gusty wind also expected to continue. #CAwx 3/2/2024 https://t.co/UtOBKf6Dpp
Dangerous blizzard continues to pound California leaving tens of thousands without power as over three feet of snow falls in Sierra Nevada and wind gusts reach more than 100mph https://t.co/wGsXDtpQfU https://t.co/yQX0KkqHg2
Powerful blizzard dumps more than 10 feet of snow on California, disrupting traffic https://t.co/FA84Bcmwns
⚠️I-80 remains closed at Colfax and the Nevada State line. Still no estimated time of reopening the freeway⚠️ (03/02/24 at 1:35pm) https://t.co/yQAnDO9T5b
Massive weekend blizzard pummels West Coast, bringing up to 10 feet of snow https://t.co/ZpHA5qpEiJ https://t.co/4YkDWRmgmQ
Severe Bay Area Storm Brings Road Closures and Blizzard Conditions to the Sierra Nevada https://t.co/9TJB7LLE83
California and Nevada have been hit with a large snowstorm, causing a part of I-80 to be shut down. Read more on the impact of the snowstorm by clicking the link below👇 https://t.co/T7fRU4QpZG 📷Andy Barron, Associated Press https://t.co/MF2g3e127u
Major California Blizzard Dumps Snow, Creates 'Impossible' Travel Conditions https://t.co/6NPklO1ofS