Denied, a storm continues to impact
the foothills and the Sierra,
cutting off power, shutting down
major roadways and stranding people.
Take a look at this video our viewer
Dane Rogers took near Heavenly Ski,
resulting South Lake Tahoe showing
several cars stranded up there,
one car in the background
spinning out of control,
sliding down the hill,
hitting several cars along the
way and almost running over people
as heavy snow pours down there.
This was the scene less than 24 hours ago.
The resort ended up closing its
doors because of the dangerous
road conditions just moments ago.
The resort announcing it is
looking to reopen again tomorrow,
I-80 still shut down.
Caltrans says that their crews
are working around the clock to
clear the snow and ice from I-80,
currently still closed between
Applegate and the Nevada state line.
Some areas are also seeing
whiteout conditions.
Meanwhile, thousands of PG&E customers in
the foothills are still without power.
Some have been waiting for over a week.
For the power to be restored,
according to the PG&E website,
some areas estimated to get
the power back by tomorrow.
Good evening, I'm Luke Clary.
And I'm Alicia Machado.
Thanks so much for joining
us for ABC 10 News.
At 5, the series of storms hitting
the region are having a big impact
on Placer and Nevada counties,
thousands of residents still without
power and digging themselves out
before the next storm arrives.
And some people say that they are
prepared and they can deal with
it themselves, but there are.
Elderly and disabled people as well,
who may have a harder time with it.
ABC 10s Roxanne Alia shares why
residents are asking for more resources.
We're right off of Pittsburgh Rd.
where PG&E crews are actively working
to restore power right now for the
hundreds of people who have been
without it for days in Nevada city,
several feet of snow are covering
everything from the roads to mailboxes
to trees surrounding power lines.
Snow just kept building, and this
tree just kept leaning more and more.
And then eventually it just it gave way and.
The power lines are holding
it up. John Irons was at his
mother's house on Pittsburgh Rd.
when this large tree brought down the
power lines right in front of the home.
He says they lost power for three to
four days and about 12 trees altogether.
Mom was definitely scared.
You know, every time a tree fell,
it was like a like a gunshot
went off and then just a big
old crash and snow everywhere.
So Plaster County is currently
under a state of emergency.
But Callie Jenest,
who lives in Dutch.
Flat questions why officials have yet
to add El Dorado County to that list.
She's worried about her grandparents
who live in Volcanoville.
They are experiencing no power, no water.
They have no access to
the Internet and nothing.
And the officials, from what we
spoken to in the county officials,
as well as calling the 211,
they just keep telling everyone to go online.
That's how you're going to get resources.
But if they have no power and no Internet,
how are they supposed to
access their website?
The Placer County Fire Department
and Sheriff's Office says
they're working together.
And unified command to do
what they can. The UP staffing
is key and that preparedness
part of it is key for us.
It's also deals with a lot of
specialized equipment and resources
based on what we think we're
going to see on the forecast.
Public safety is among the number
one priority. Janess says she's
grateful for all of their help,
but she's asking residents to speak
out if they're in a bad situation.
Talk to your officials,
don't be afraid to speak out.
Like the reason that we were able to get
Placer County part of the state emergency.
Was continuing to speak out
and I'm going to continue to
work for El Dorado counties.
Residents we spoke to in the area
say they're a little nervous as they
expect more snow to be on its way.
They say the best thing to do
is to have a plan in place in
case you're stuck at home.
Back to
you in studio Roxanne alias reporting.
Thank you, Roxanne.
Residents say neighbors can only do so
much out there when they say people are in
need of help to dig out from those areas.
People with disabilities or older
folks requesting help. On the county.
Plaster County declared a local emergency
on Friday after receiving 8 feet of snow.
The county is asking for
state and federal help.
At least one person has sadly died this
month from weather related impacts.
And in an effort to hold our
leaders accountable and get answers
for plaster county residents,
ABC 10s investigative reporter
Andy Judson has been looking into
the impact of the storm in Plaster
County and what it took to declare a
state of emergency to get residents
help and resources.
You can watch her.
Story tomorrow at 6:30 on to the
point with Alex Bell.
And take a look at this.
A video of a woman seen walking
through a wall of snow in Truckee.
Just one of many videos that we've
seen like this as the storm continues.
Meanwhile, a much different
story out in the valley.
Here's a look at the land park
area as the sun shines down,
people getting out to
enjoy a little pond there,
and a walk with their family
members as they look at the sun.
Well, let's head over to chief
meteorologist Monica Woods.
A lot to track.
That was so sweet.
That live picture out at land park
you can see the winter storm warning
continuing through tomorrow afternoon.
Snow levels periodically down to 1500 feet.
We're still looking at very gusty
winds in the Sierra as well.
Have a few thunderstorms
popping up at this hour.
You can see just off to the east of
the valley, this line South of Hwy.
50 approaching and just
exiting Rancho Murrieta.
Wallace getting in on some of
those bands of rain as we move a
little bit farther to the South.
Farmington,
Oakdale and Modesto in just
an isolated cell right there
higher up in the high country.
We continue to see periods of
snow and shutdowns of those
major interstates and highways,
and that's because we just don't have
time enough to clear north of Hwy.
50.
Still looking at areas of snow all
the way through Portola and Quincy
and some spotty snow showers in
the mother lode all the way through
parts of the central Sierra.
And that's how things will continue tonight.
Again with that winter storm
warning in effect through tomorrow
afternoon temperatures right now
near 50 in the Valley,
30s and 40s throughout the foothills,
and right about 20 for the Sierra.
Your bus stop forecast.
Get those umbrellas ready.
And keep them handy throughout the day.
Gonna need him out the door and
heading home as well as our bands
of rain continue on and off in our
forecast for the morning commute.
And through the afternoon as well.
With
a lot more in store this week, guys.
All right. Thank you. Monica.
Like to keep our eyes on.
And the incoming storms could be disastrous
for those who live on the streets.
Think tents damaged by high winds,
entire encampments flooded
by the heavy downpours.
I spoke with a local church
group answering the call for
help with the donation drive.
With more storms heading our way, some
of Sacramento's most vulnerable
are bracing for the impact.
That 40 hour guess is pretty
vicious on the tents.
We already got a couple tents that
are that were down this morning.
It's dangerous. People die.
Earlier this year,
ABC 10 spoke to people enduring
the elements in North Sacramento,
explaining to us some of the things
they need to get through winter gloves,
batteries, rain gear of some sort.
As you can see, there's a lot
of like jackets that we have.
Perfect for. The cold weather.
Now we also have Beanie, for example,
enter Suki Wong and SF Zion Church,
the homeless donation drive gathering
jackets, blankets and other supplies
to help those who are out in the cold.
The reason why we wanted to gather
all of these donated items so that we
could also donate to local shelters.
Especially right now.
Right now, as more rain is expected
to drench the area in coming days,
the people who drop off has
been some. Church members.
But there's also neighbors, too,
and anyone who can help is
encouraged to join the effort.
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