(KRON) Snow is falling across the Sierra Friday. A late Spring storm has hit Northern California.KRON4’S INTERACTIVE WEATHER PAGE
If you are heading to the Sierra Friday evening expect delays once you get past Sacramento and into the foothills.
I-80 was closed in both directions at Drum Forebay due to the heavy snow and multiple crashes. The CHP said the roadway was very slick.
But as of 8:45 p.m., both directions of I-80 reopened. There are currently chain controls in both directions.KRON4’s REAL TIME TRAFFIC MAPS
Band of heavy snow heading up I-80 shortly. Snowfall rates of 1-2″/hr possible. Use caution if traveling! https://t.co/uOC1yFgcYo
– NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) May 20, 2016
Snow is starting to stick near pass level on I-80! Be prepared & carry chains if heading to the mountains@ #cawx pic.twitter.com/HomIKBYeE4
– NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) May 20, 2016
Chain Control:
I-80 is R2 chain control from Donner Lake Rd to Nyack in both directions.
Trucks are minimum…. https://t.co/wvKLZgtCW4
– CHP-Truckee (@CHP_Truckee) May 20, 2016
Wet & snow covered roads this morning. Drive with caution today in the northern Sierra, including I-80. pic.twitter.com/1V0uq6O4bc
– NWS Reno (@NWSReno) May 20, 2016
High wind warnings and wind advisories were issued for the South Lake Tahoe, where wind gusts have been recorded at 54 mph.