(KRON) This storm is shaping up as the biggest snowstorm to hit the central Sierra in two years. The National Weather Service expects 2 to 3 feet of snow will fall on the highest peaks overlooking Lake Tahoe. At lake level, near Tahoe City, forecasters predict 8 to 16 inches of snow.
Northstar said it received at least four inches of snow early Thursday. The Northern Sierra is expected to get a break from the snow on Saturday, and then storms are expected to continue on Sunday.
Here is some chain information from the CHP:
- I-80 is R2 from Cisco Grove to Truckee in both directions.
Trucks are minimum.
- SR-89 is R2 from Picketts Junction to Bliss State Park.
R1 from Tahoe City to I-80.
- SR-267 is R1 Truckee to Kings Beach.
- SR-28 is R1 from Tahoe City to State Line.
- US50 is twin bridges to Meyers.
The snow has really ramped up here in the last hour on the Truckee side of things. Chain controlI-80 is R2 from…Posted by CHP-Truckee on Thursday, December 10, 2015
Back to chain controls on 80, also in effect for Highways 50, 89 and 20. Be prepared for winter driving. pic.twitter.com/av9nkMnJG6
– Caltrans District 3 (@D3PIO) December 10, 2015
Chain requirement lifted on 80 for now. Still required on 50 starting at 4,900 feet. pic.twitter.com/tC8jMA9UD8
– Caltrans District 3 (@D3PIO) December 10, 2015
High winds continue to push snow around as you make your way over Donner Summit. Drive Safe out there! https://t.co/EbHr8EBTs4
– CHP-Truckee (@CHP_Truckee) December 10, 2015
Here are the latest travel conditions from the CHP if you are heading to the Sierra:
Chain Control Update: I-80 is R2 from Donner Lake Road to Cisco Grove in both directions. Trucks are at minimum…. https://t.co/IlHKRPq7Qt
– CHP-Truckee (@CHP_Truckee) December 10, 2015
Its been raining hard at all pass elevations all night. Temps are begining to drop and we are starting to see… https://t.co/694WpEXfE4
– CHP-Truckee (@CHP_Truckee) December 10, 2015