The Sierra is experiencing heavy snowfall, leading to limited visibility and snow-covered roads on I-80 near Castle Peak and Blue Canyon. Traffic on I-80 has been affected by multiple spin outs and crashes, prompting chain controls and temporary closures. A big rig crash and hazmat incident on westbound I-80 at Donner Lake Interchange caused further delays. Crews are working to reopen highways, with SR-89 around Emerald Bay and US 2 near Sultan now open. The NFD mitigated a low-grade radioactive waste threat on I40. Drivers are advised to slow down and use caution due to slick roads and ongoing snowfall.
Still snowing ❄️ in the Sierra this morning! US 50 is under one-way traffic control near Sierra at Tahoe ski area due to a spinout. Chain controls in effect on I-80 EB Kingvale - Donner Lake Interchange and I-80 WB DLI - Eagle Lakes. Please take it slow!! @CHP_Truckee https://t.co/qQ1iWlljyr
⚠️ UPDATE ⚠️ (02/06/24 5:35pm) The big rig hazmat incident has been cleared on westbound I-80 at Soda Springs. However, traffic is extremely backed up so be patient. https://t.co/UepMZSOHbJ
HOLDING all westbound traffic on I-80 at Donner Lake Interchange due to a big rig crash and farther down the hill at Whitmore Grade, CHP and Caltrans on scene of a 4-vehicle crash. Roads are still slick. Good reminder to slow down in wet weather. @CHP_Truckee @CHPAuburn https://t.co/wimAdKBVUP
#Oakland to #WalnutCreek Eastbound #Highway24 slow all the way to 680. The afternoon commute is leveling up. #KCBSTraffic photo Caltrans https://t.co/2ONJO1EnuM
State Route 89 around Emerald Bay is now open to traffic. Take it slow on our Sierra highways today! Big thanks to our maintenance crews for all their hard work! @CHPSouthLake @CountyElDorado @ElDoradoSheriff https://t.co/CLrPU80CKb
Our Meyers maintenance crews are working hard to reopen SR-89 around Emerald Bay this morning. We are hoping to reopen the highway later today, weather permitting. There are no chain controls on U.S. Highway 50 this morning. Please drive safely! @CHPSouthLake @CountyElDorado https://t.co/xB5QCRCrW4
CLEAR: The maintenance work on EB SR 18 near Issaquah-Hobart Road is complete and all lanes are open. Thank you for your patience! ✅ https://t.co/7yBpe2oFgK
CLEAR: All lanes have reopened on US 2 just west of rice Rd in #Sultan. https://t.co/XgOBVMtknf
#TrafficAlert Crews are turning around all WB I-80 truck/trailer traffic at Stateline due to high volumes in Truckee, no ETO. https://t.co/6mW4tIThtQ
TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAMWORK! I-80 eastbound traffic has been released over Donner Summit. Thank you Caltrans District 3 for putting in work and helping with the spin outs! 😎🙌🏼 CHAIN CONTROL UPDATE: (02/05/24 3:15pm) • I-80 eastbound is R2 from Cisco to Truckee.
We are temporarily holding all I-80 eastbound traffic at Cisco due to multiple spin outs over Donner Summit.. we will keep you updated. (02/05/24 2:45pm) https://t.co/98U3bhIDwb
Eastbound traffic is expected to reopen on I40 between Exit 201 and 204 as NFD crews have mitigated the immediate threat. The product was identified as low grade radioactive waste and was isolated to its packaging. There are no injuries reported at this time.
#TrafficAlert Here's the view from I-80 near Castle Peak. Limited visibility and snow covered roads, so take it slow! Chain controls (R2) EB Drum Forebay to Truckee, WB Donner Lake Interchange to Drum Forebay, Trucks Min @PlacerCA @NevadaCountyCA @CHP_Truckee https://t.co/h5uas6zBOg
#Snow continues to paste The Sierra. Traffic is moving along slowly but surely. Here is a view at Blue Canyon on I-80. #Californiastorm https://t.co/Sfhoe4BCt0