OK, before we get too deep into it,
one of the big concerns today is that the
roads in the mountains have been closed for
a while and as some people are waking up,
there's some sort of trip maybe
you feel like you really,
really need to take and there's got
to be some way around all of this.
The El Dorado County Sheriff's
Office put this photo out saying,
hey folks, there is no way around this.
There is no secret route to get
around 80 or around 50 that's going
to bypass all the snow and all the
conditions and Blizzard conditions
that you're going to be encountering.
So even if it looks OK on your GPS,
it very likely.
Has been very heavily impacted
by snow and is impassable.
So they're trying to put people at these Rd.
closures to make sure that they don't
go past because the unmanned ones,
people are just going around the
signs anyway and getting stuck.
So we've got another round of
rain and snow coming in today.
It's going to be fairly steady
during the early morning commute.
I know this is early,
early morning commute.
A lot of Bay Area commuters are
heading out now or have already
left and you are going to encounter
some rain early this morning.
It's also cold and breezy as well.
So dress for the weather and
just know the low visibility.
Issues over the passes are still
with us early this morning,
so where's the next round of rain coming?
Well,
it's definitely in the coastal range and
it's starting to sneak over right now.
So in woodland, in Davis Dixon,
and soon to be Sacramento within
the next 10-15 minutes,
that's where we're going to
see more rain moving in,
and we're already getting sprinkles
on the other side of the valley.
So in short, this storm is not done yet.
We've got another day of valley
rain and more Sierra Snow.
So for more on that part of the story,
we've got Bridget Burlow,
who's in a Blizzard warning right now.
And by the looks of it,
it certainly is continuing today.
That's right, rob.
We continue to see moderate snowfall
where we are in Dutch flat where a
Blizzard warning remains in effect.
Through tomorrow morning at 4,
we will tell you that the wind is picking up.
You can see behind me there's a 76 gas
station and from time to time there are
these intense gusts of wind that actually
pick up the snow that's on the road.
As you can see,
the roads here are snow covered and
this is what the highway looks like.
As well, let's take a look at Interstate 80.
This is our drive up.
This is the area that is closed to
commercial and passenger vehicles.
We wanted to show you why it
is closed and as you can see,
conditions are very slick right now.
They are stopping traffic at Applegate
and I-80 eastbound because of the
heavy snow and the strong winds.
Overnight, some places saw up
to 60 mile per hour wind gusts.
That's on top of up to three inches
of snowfall per hour in some spots.
That's why.
Alltrans also closed Hwy.
50 for much of the night.
That's both routes up to Tahoe,
unable to be passed by both
commercial and passenger vehicles.
Obviously they don't take that decision
lightly because of all the millions of
dollars and commerce that goes through
these routes to their destination.
But one area that is seeing some
plus is this the stores and the
gas stations that really saw an
uptick in people stopping in.
Buying all their supplies for the snow storm?
Take a listen.
Food, I mean everything.
Like they wipe us off our shelves.
It's like I had a $14,000 day
the other day because people
are in here getting chains.
It's gonna be, it's gonna be real bad.
You better be able to see,
you know, all you could do is just
stay like, you know, just stay,
try to stay straight and, you know, drive
as good as you can.
Drive as good as you can when you can.
For now, I-80 completely
shut down in both directions.
Caltrans is telling us the roads
will not be open till at earliest
till the Sun comes up and they
can reassess the situation.
And Hwy. 50. It's passable for now,
but it's supposed to snow all day, Jordan,
so the situation can quickly change.
How are the roads looking
from your end, Bridget?
If there's anything that we know,
it's that conditions are constantly changing.
Like you said, you know it's snowing,
it's snowing sideways, it's.
Frozen on the ground.
So just different things.
Rain is all in the forecast.
So just a budget for or plan
ahead for you know the unexpected.
So bring a blanket, water bottle,
extra food because the roads
are gonna look a lot like this.
Traffic camera here.
This is Hwy.
50 at Myers at 6400 feet.
You can see the trees over there,
but the snow is built up not
only on the camera but also on
the roads in that area as well.
Closed on I-80 this morning from
Applegate all the way to state line
still this morning and then on highway.
50 Luckily back open this is really
your only way to get from the valley
spots into South Lake Tahoe area.
Back open once again changed though all
the way from Placerville to Myers in
the South Lake Tahoe area this morning.
Your drive times today looking pretty
good though through the valley.
We're not seeing any major delays there.
About 20 minutes as you're drive
time on both 5 and 99 Walt.
Alright, thank you Jordan and let's take
a live look right now at 50 which Jordan
mentioned is now open at this hour you
can see on your screen how much snow.
Is still on the roads 58 Mountain House,
so obviously the middle of the road
looks like it's reasonably passable,
but the rest of it obviously is gonna
be snow covered and off to the sides.
But Avalanche control and cars spinning
out 450 to close yesterday for drivers
who were headed to South Lake Tahoe
with Hwy. 88 also shutting
down at the same time.
We talked to people in the
region about the impact the
weather is bringing now.
The weather is ideal for
skiers and other snow lovers.
Is also good for business for chain.
Installers and
local businesses also raking in as the
people are coming in and they've had to
stock up on food and supplies at this
grocery store in scenic Pine Grove.
Cat food, dog food.
Our deli is open. We're open 24/7.
There are some other stores in town that
are closed, so we are open and available.
There you go, open 24/7.
Your business is good here.
Local students got to enjoy a snow day,
something that's not always seen
in an area like Pine Grove,
which is used to bad weather.
Well, keep in mind many schools
are closing from Grass Valley to
Truckee to Placerville and beyond.
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