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Chains, snow tires needed on I -80, mt. Rose Hwy while Storm continues – Reno Gazette Journal

Chains, snow tires needed on I -80, mt. Rose Hwy while Storm continues – Reno Gazette Journal

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Traveling over Sierra the passages continues to be cut against the backdrop of a weekly storm system hitting northern Nevada and northeastern California.

The traffic of the I-80 above the Donner summit opened again for vehicles with chains or snow tires with four-wheel drive, but the California patrol of the highway escorts traffic between the state line in Nevada and Kingvale.

The I-80 was closed for all traffic earlier on Wednesday.

The US trip has remained open to vehicles with chains or snow tires with four -wheel drive between Meyers and Twin Bridges.

The National Meteorological Service extended the Winter Storm Clock on Friday morning for Sierruk Commons in Glenbrook, Incline, Loyalton, Markleeville, Portola, Sierraville, South Lake, Troye, Susanville, Susanville Long snow is expected with 6 to 18 inches under 7000 feet and two to three feet over 7000 feet. Wind gusts to 95 miles / h are expected on the peaks of Sierra, with impulses up to 45 miles / h being possible in the lower valleys.

Terms of Traveling on Highways in Nevada/California

Conditions from 6:30 am Wednesday

  • SR 431 (Mt. Rose Highway): All vehicles require chains, except for 4 -wheeled vehicles with snow tires between Diamond Peak and Sunridge Drive (near Tannenbaum) and between SR 28 and FairView Boulevard.
  • SR 207 (Kingsbury Class): The chain requirements have been canceled from 10:45 am Wednesday.
  • Sr 267: All vehicles require chains, except for 4 -wheel vehicles with snow tires between Truckee and Kings Beach.
  • Sr 89: Closed by the United States 395 to SR 4. Chains are needed on all vehicles, with the exception of 4-wheeled vehicles with snow tires between Picketts Junction to the intersection of the I-80 in Nevada County, as well as north of Truckee.
  • I-580: There are no restrictions of 10:45 am. Wednesday. Earlier on Wednesday, vehicles over 9 feet were banned due to Washoe Valley.

Reno-Sparks weather forecast

Wednesday: Sunny, with nearly 46. West wind from 10 to 15 miles / h, with gusts to 25 miles / h. Increasing the clouds overnight, with low about 24. West wind about 5 mph.

Thursday: Snow probably, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, nearly 47. The calm wind turns south about 5 miles / h in the afternoon. The chance of rainfall is 70%. A little or no snow accumulation is expected.

Thursday night on Friday morning: Rain before 4 o’clock in the morning, then it rains and snow. Snow level 6300 feet, lowering to 5600 feet after midnight. About 37. Breepers, with southwest winds of 10 to 15 miles / h, increasing to 15 to 20 miles / h after midnight. Winds can run up to 30 mph. The chance of rainfall is 90%. A little or no snow accumulation is expected.

Friday: Rain and snow are probably all snow after 7 h. Partially sunny, with nearly 44. Breeches, with a west wind of 15 to 20 miles / h, with gusts up to 30 miles / h. The chance of rainfall is 60%. A little or no snow accumulation is expected.

Time forecast for Lake Tahoe Lake

Wednesday: Sunny. 34 to 44. Southwestern winds from 10 to 20 miles / h with gusts to 30 mph. Ridge gusts to 85 mph, reducing to 65 mph in the afternoon. Clearly the evening, after which it becomes partially cloudy. Low from 17 to 27. Southwestern winds from 10 to 15 miles / h Ridge Gusts to 55 mph.

Thursday: Snow. The accumulation of snow up to 4 inches with 2 to 6 inches over 7000 feet. 36 to 46. Southern winds from 10 to 15 miles / h Ridge Gusts to 65 mph. At night, heavy snow and rain. Snow level 6500 feet. Decreases from 21 to 31. Southwest winds from 10 to 20 miles / h with gusts to 30 miles / h is increased to 20 to 30 miles / h with gusts to 45 miles / h after midnight. Ridge gusts to 85 mph, increasing to 115 mph after midnight.

Friday: Snow in the morning, then snow probably in the afternoon. 32 to 42. Southwest winds from 20 to 30 miles / h with gusts to 45 miles / h. Ridge gusts to 105 mph, reducing to 85 mph in the afternoon.

Storm resources

  • National Meteorological Service: Along with the provision of the known seven -day forecasts, users can monitor the weather warnings and alerts and download past weather data in Weather.gov.
  • Ministry of Transport in Nevada: The State Transport Department not only offers current road conditions, but also provides access to data on meteorological stations and traffic cameras. The information is available at nvroads.com and dot.nv.gov.
  • Caltrans: Check the California highway terms of Roads.dot.ca.gov before traveling.
  • NV Energy Weather Stations: The company provides public access to several dozen meteorological stations throughout the country, with data updating every 10 minutes. Users can access the data at nvenergy.westernweathergroup.com.
  • Alertwildfire: The network of 50 cameras across Nevada can provide users with a lively look under the conditions. The cameras can be available to Alertwildfire.org.

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