Sierra Snow: Slick spots and slippery conditions prompt chain controls on I-80
Snow totals will reach 8 to 12 inches over the passes by Thursday afternoon Snow has returned to the Sierra, impacting roads and creating slick conditions for drivers. Chain controls are in effect on Interstate 80 in both directions from Kingvale in Placer County to the Donner Lake interchange in Nevada County. As of 10 p.m., there are no chain requirements on Highway 50, but drivers are advised to keep chains with them if conditions change. Snowfall is expected to reach 8 to 12 inches over the passes by Thursday afternoon. The KCRA weather team is planning to monitor for road closures and potential road closures via their QuickMap app or watch a live video forecast.
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Snow returned to the Sierra on Wednesday, impacting roads and creating slick conditions for drivers.Due to the accumulating snow, chain controls are in effect on Interstate 80 in both directions of travel from Kingvale in Placer County to the Donner Lake interchange in Nevada County.As of 10 p.m., there are no chain requirements on Highway 50, but drivers are advised to keep their chains with them if conditions change.Snow totals will reach 8 to 12 inches over the passes by Thursday afternoon.Get California storm-readyDownload our app for the latest breaking news and weather alertsTrack live California Doppler radarSee our live traffic mapSend us your weather videos and photosBe prepared for road closures: Download Caltrans' QuickMap app or check the latest QuickMap road conditions here. This will also show chain control information.Follow our KCRA weather team on social mediaChief Meteorologist Mark Finan on Facebook and TwitterMeteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook and TwitterMeteorologist Eileen Javora on FacebookMeteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on FacebookMeteorologist/Climate Reporter Heather Waldman on Facebook and TwitterWatch our forecasts on TV or onlineHere's where to find our latest video forecast. You can also watch a livestream of our latest newscast here. The banner on our website turns red when we're live.We're also streaming on the Very Local app for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.