Snow will continue to linger in the Sierra on Friday following a storm that brought in soaking rain, strong winds and heavy snowfall.The KCRA 3 weather team issued an Impact Day for Friday because of the expected travel delays from snow.While not as strong as Thursday’s storm, there is still plenty of snow on the roads, so commuters should drive slowly. If chain controls are in effect, speed limits on major roadways are adjusted. On Highway 50, the speed limit is 25 mph. On Interstate 80, it is 30 mph.Weather-related resources belowFind a full forecast here.Click here to see our interactive traffic map.Click here to see our interactive radar.Find the cost of chain control installation and removal here.Want to see the snow without traveling? Watch live cameras here.Below, you will find live weather-related updates as they happen.Northern California weather updatesFriday4:27 p.m.: Maricela De La Cruz has a report from Sierra ski resorts today. They are expecting big crowds this weekend. Watch below. 4:12 p.m.: Chain controls have been dropped on I-80. They’re still up on Highway 50. 3:55 p.m.: Chain controls dropped on westbound I-80. For eastbound travel, chain controls remain from Kingvale to Truckee.12:39 p.m.: Scott Road in Sacramento County remains flooded.12 p.m.: Caltrans offers an update on chain controls as of this writing.10:50 a.m.: Palisades Tahoe reports two small avalanches occurred in the ski resort. Full story here. 9:45 a.m.: All eastbound traffic on Interstate 80 about 2 miles east of Baxter is being held due to multiple spinouts, Caltrans said. The road later reopened.9:30 a.m.: Reporter Melanie Wingo reflects on her morning of covering snowy conditions in the Sierra.9 a.m.: Reporter Melanie Wingo offers tips for drivers when out in the Sierra while it’s snowing.8:30 a.m.: Reporter Melanie Wingo offers a live look from Soda Springs as she descends back to the Sacramento Valley.8 a.m.: Here is a look at conditions over Donner Summit.7:30.: Reporter Melanie Wingo is in Truckee showing how snow is covering Sierra roadways.7 a.m.: Reporter Melanie Wingo gives a live look at snowy conditions at this time.7 a.m.: Take a look at snowy conditions as of this writing.6:49 a.m.: Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn shares snow totals from Sierra ski resorts.6:30 a.m.: Reporter Melanie Wingo gives a live look at snowy conditions at this time.6 a.m.: Reporter Melanie Wingo gives a live look at snowy conditions at this time.6 a.m.: Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn shares storm rainfall totals as of this writing.5:30 a.m.: Reporter Melanie Wingo gives a live look at snowy conditions at this time.5 a.m.: Reporter Melanie Wingo gives a live look at snowy conditions at this time.Thursday11:31 p.m.: Conditions continue to be challenging for drivers on I-80 in the Sierra, where weather conditions change by the minute.Just during her live shot, reporter Peyton Headlee noticed the precipitation change from a rain/snow mix to lighter, fluffier snow. Meteorologist Heather Waldman recommended travelers eager to hit the slopes in the Sierra to wait until Saturday at the earliest. 10:00 p.m.: Reporter Peyton Headlee was in Cisco Grove along I-80, where the rain and snow combined to cover the roads in a slippery slush. On Highway 50, Reporter Carolina Estrada spoke to one couple who was stranded after their vehicle went off the road and crashed into a tree.Drivers are urged to avoid traveling through the Sierra if they don’t have to.7:54 p.m.: The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District rescued a driver who was stranded by high water along Scott Road at Deer Creek. Crews responded to the water rescue around 6:46 p.m.Officials said the water overflowed, disabling the Jeep the woman was driving.The fire district said the driver was safely pulled from the vehicle and is being medically evaluated. Her vehicle was also removed from the water.Scott Road is closed at Prairie City Road on the north end and at Sloughhouse on the south end.6:29 p.m.: Reporter Carolina Estrada was driving up Highway 50 toward the Sierra. She said they were starting to see snow-covered roads in Strawberry and roads were slushy, but there was not much traffic.6:04 p.m.: Reporter Lee Anne Denyer said the snow falling in Truckee could be best described as “clumpy.”Drivers are still advised to avoid travel if they can, but take it slow and expect delays if they need to travel through the Sierra.5:00 p.m.: Rock Creek Road is closed near Highway 193 due to an active rockslide, the California Highway Patrol said. Officials said the slide is not impacting the highway. No injuries were reported.The El Dorado County Department of Transportation will work to clear the roadway.4:44 p.m.: Caltrans shared several updates on Sierra highway travel Thursday afternoon. On eastbound I-80, chains are required from Nyack to the state line and semi-trucks are being held at Applegate. On westbound I-80, semi-trucks are being held at the state line and all traffic is being held at Truckee.Eastbound State Route 20 is closed at Nevada Street. On US 50, chains are required from Fred’s Place to Meyers. 3:26 p.m.: Traffic is being held on eastbound Interstate 80 at Drum Forebay and westbound at the state line and Truckee. Snow in the Sierra is causing multiple spinouts. 12:21 p.m.: Meteorologist Heather Waldman said a thunderstorm is headed toward Highway 50 near Cameron Park. Hail and a funnel cloud are also possible.12:16 p.m.: The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for the El Dorado Hills, Diamond Springs and Shingle Springs areas, citing risk of 30 mph winds and pea-sized hail. It will last until 1:15 p.m.9:39 a.m.: Meteorologist Tamara Berg shares how much snow has fallen in the past 24 hours.8:45 a.m.: Reporter Mike TeSelle demonstrates how soaking the rain has been in San Joaquin County.8:36 a.m.: A big rig is on its side along Interstate 80 near Floriston, the California Highway Patrol Truckee division said.The driver only has minor injuries, CHP said.8:34 a.m.: An avalanche warning is in effect due to heavy snow and strong winds, according to the Sierra Avalanche Center.”Travel in, near, or below avalanche terrain is not recommended,” the center said. “Wet loose avalanches could occur at lower elevations along with storm slabs with wet snow characteristics.”According to the center, the avalanche danger is in the “High” category, the second-highest level behind “Extreme.”The warning, which is in effect through 5 a.m. Friday, is for the Sierra between Yuba Pass on the north and Ebbetts Pass on the south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area.Ski areas or highways where avalanche control programs exist are not included in the warning.8:01 a.m.: A 19-year-old woman is lucky to be alive after a crash where her vehicle went through the guardrail on Highway 70, the California Highway Patrol Quincy division said.Pictures shared by CHP show the guardrail impaled through the driver and front passenger seat.CHP said the woman went to the hospital with only moderate injuries. The pictures also show slick roads from snow.7:50 a.m.: The left lane of westbound Interstate 205 is blocked near MacArthur Drive in the Tracy area due to a jackknifed big rig, Caltrans said. There is no estimated time of reopening.7:42 a.m.: Reporter Mike Teselle is at the scene of a box truck carrying sushi tilted on its side in Lodi.The truck is on the center divide of Highway 99 north of Turner Road.7:40 a.m.: Meteorologist Tamara Berg said rains will weaken after 9 a.m. Around noontime, isolated showers are still expected but from 3 to 6 p.m., moderate-to-heavy showers return.7:30 a.m.: Highway 88 at Carson Pass in Alpine County is closed for avalanche control, Caltrans said. There is no estimated time of reopening.7:25 a.m.: Caltrans has released traffic at westbound I-80 at Truckee about 20 minutes after holding traffic due to multiple spinouts.7:08 a.m.: The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for parts of the Sacramento Valley, the Foothills and the Sierra due to moderate-to-heavy rain.It is in effect through 5:15 p.m. Thursday.7:06 a.m.: The number of SMUD customers without power has decreased to 970. The utility confirmed the cause of the outages to have been storm-related.7:05 a.m.: All westbound Interstate 80 traffic is being held at Truckee in Nevada County due to multiple spinouts, Caltrans said. There is no estimated time of reopening.6:53 a.m.: Trucks are being turned around at eastbound Interstate 80 on Applegate due to multiple spinouts and traction concerns, Caltrans said.6:50 a.m.: KCRA 3 traffic expert Brian Hickey came across a crash involving a big rig on westbound Interstate 80 at Greenback Lane. Traffic has been reduced to two lanes while first responders treat the people involved in the crash. The big rig can be seen along the right shoulder of the highway.6:43 a.m.: About 610 Pacific Gas & Electric Co. customers in the Isleton and Walnut Grove areas of Sacramento County are without power. The cause is unknown, but soaking rain and gusty winds have been persistent for hours.6:30 a.m.: Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn shows how much rain has fallen in the region as of this writing.6 a.m.: Find a recap of our storm coverage from our 6 a.m. newscast in the video below.4:34 a.m.: Highway 88 is closed from 3.5 miles east of Silver Lake to Kirkwood/Carson Spur in Amador County due to avalanche control, Caltrans said.Highway 89 is also closed from the junction of Highway 395 in Mono County to the junction of Highway 4 at Monitor Pass in Alpine County due to heavy snow.REAL-TIME TRAFFIC MAPClick here to see our interactive traffic map.TRACK INTERACTIVE, DOPPLER RADARClick here to see our interactive radar.DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOR THE LATESTHere is where you can download our app.Follow our KCRA weather team on social mediaMeteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on FacebookMeteorologist/Climate Reporter Heather Waldman on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Kelly Curran on X.Watch our forecasts on TV or onlineHere’s where to find our latest video forecast. 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Snow will continue to linger in the Sierra on Friday following a storm that brought in soaking rain, strong winds and heavy snowfall.
The KCRA 3 weather team issued an Impact Day for Friday because of the expected travel delays from snow.
While not as strong as Thursday’s storm, there is still plenty of snow on the roads, so commuters should drive slowly.
If chain controls are in effect, speed limits on major roadways are adjusted. On Highway 50, the speed limit is 25 mph. On Interstate 80, it is 30 mph.
Weather-related resources below
Below, you will find live weather-related updates as they happen.
Northern California weather updates
Friday
4:27 p.m.: Maricela De La Cruz has a report from Sierra ski resorts today. They are expecting big crowds this weekend. Watch below.
4:12 p.m.: Chain controls have been dropped on I-80. They’re still up on Highway 50.
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3:55 p.m.: Chain controls dropped on westbound I-80. For eastbound travel, chain controls remain from Kingvale to Truckee.
12:39 p.m.: Scott Road in Sacramento County remains flooded.
12 p.m.: Caltrans offers an update on chain controls as of this writing.
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10:50 a.m.: Palisades Tahoe reports two small avalanches occurred in the ski resort. Full story here.
9:45 a.m.: All eastbound traffic on Interstate 80 about 2 miles east of Baxter is being held due to multiple spinouts, Caltrans said. The road later reopened.
9:30 a.m.: Reporter Melanie Wingo reflects on her morning of covering snowy conditions in the Sierra.
9 a.m.: Reporter Melanie Wingo offers tips for drivers when out in the Sierra while it’s snowing.
8:30 a.m.: Reporter Melanie Wingo offers a live look from Soda Springs as she descends back to the Sacramento Valley.
8 a.m.: Here is a look at conditions over Donner Summit.
7:30.: Reporter Melanie Wingo is in Truckee showing how snow is covering Sierra roadways.
7 a.m.: Reporter Melanie Wingo gives a live look at snowy conditions at this time.
7 a.m.: Take a look at snowy conditions as of this writing.
6:49 a.m.: Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn shares snow totals from Sierra ski resorts.
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6:30 a.m.: Reporter Melanie Wingo gives a live look at snowy conditions at this time.
6 a.m.: Reporter Melanie Wingo gives a live look at snowy conditions at this time.
6 a.m.: Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn shares storm rainfall totals as of this writing.
5:30 a.m.: Reporter Melanie Wingo gives a live look at snowy conditions at this time.
5 a.m.: Reporter Melanie Wingo gives a live look at snowy conditions at this time.
Thursday
11:31 p.m.: Conditions continue to be challenging for drivers on I-80 in the Sierra, where weather conditions change by the minute.
Just during her live shot, reporter Peyton Headlee noticed the precipitation change from a rain/snow mix to lighter, fluffier snow.
Meteorologist Heather Waldman recommended travelers eager to hit the slopes in the Sierra to wait until Saturday at the earliest.
10:00 p.m.: Reporter Peyton Headlee was in Cisco Grove along I-80, where the rain and snow combined to cover the roads in a slippery slush.
On Highway 50, Reporter Carolina Estrada spoke to one couple who was stranded after their vehicle went off the road and crashed into a tree.
Drivers are urged to avoid traveling through the Sierra if they don’t have to.
7:54 p.m.: The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District rescued a driver who was stranded by high water along Scott Road at Deer Creek.
Crews responded to the water rescue around 6:46 p.m.
Officials said the water overflowed, disabling the Jeep the woman was driving.
The fire district said the driver was safely pulled from the vehicle and is being medically evaluated. Her vehicle was also removed from the water.
Scott Road is closed at Prairie City Road on the north end and at Sloughhouse on the south end.
6:29 p.m.: Reporter Carolina Estrada was driving up Highway 50 toward the Sierra. She said they were starting to see snow-covered roads in Strawberry and roads were slushy, but there was not much traffic.
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6:04 p.m.: Reporter Lee Anne Denyer said the snow falling in Truckee could be best described as “clumpy.”
Drivers are still advised to avoid travel if they can, but take it slow and expect delays if they need to travel through the Sierra.
5:00 p.m.: Rock Creek Road is closed near Highway 193 due to an active rockslide, the California Highway Patrol said.
Officials said the slide is not impacting the highway.
No injuries were reported.
The El Dorado County Department of Transportation will work to clear the roadway.
4:44 p.m.: Caltrans shared several updates on Sierra highway travel Thursday afternoon. On eastbound I-80, chains are required from Nyack to the state line and semi-trucks are being held at Applegate. On westbound I-80, semi-trucks are being held at the state line and all traffic is being held at Truckee.
Eastbound State Route 20 is closed at Nevada Street.
On US 50, chains are required from Fred’s Place to Meyers.
3:26 p.m.: Traffic is being held on eastbound Interstate 80 at Drum Forebay and westbound at the state line and Truckee. Snow in the Sierra is causing multiple spinouts.
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12:21 p.m.: Meteorologist Heather Waldman said a thunderstorm is headed toward Highway 50 near Cameron Park. Hail and a funnel cloud are also possible.
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12:16 p.m.: The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for the El Dorado Hills, Diamond Springs and Shingle Springs areas, citing risk of 30 mph winds and pea-sized hail. It will last until 1:15 p.m.
9:39 a.m.: Meteorologist Tamara Berg shares how much snow has fallen in the past 24 hours.
8:45 a.m.: Reporter Mike TeSelle demonstrates how soaking the rain has been in San Joaquin County.
8:36 a.m.: A big rig is on its side along Interstate 80 near Floriston, the California Highway Patrol Truckee division said.
The driver only has minor injuries, CHP said.
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8:34 a.m.: An avalanche warning is in effect due to heavy snow and strong winds, according to the Sierra Avalanche Center.
“Travel in, near, or below avalanche terrain is not recommended,” the center said. “Wet loose avalanches could occur at lower elevations along with storm slabs with wet snow characteristics.”
According to the center, the avalanche danger is in the “High” category, the second-highest level behind “Extreme.”
The warning, which is in effect through 5 a.m. Friday, is for the Sierra between Yuba Pass on the north and Ebbetts Pass on the south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area.
Ski areas or highways where avalanche control programs exist are not included in the warning.
8:01 a.m.: A 19-year-old woman is lucky to be alive after a crash where her vehicle went through the guardrail on Highway 70, the California Highway Patrol Quincy division said.
Pictures shared by CHP show the guardrail impaled through the driver and front passenger seat.
CHP said the woman went to the hospital with only moderate injuries. The pictures also show slick roads from snow.
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7:50 a.m.: The left lane of westbound Interstate 205 is blocked near MacArthur Drive in the Tracy area due to a jackknifed big rig, Caltrans said. There is no estimated time of reopening.
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7:42 a.m.: Reporter Mike Teselle is at the scene of a box truck carrying sushi tilted on its side in Lodi.
The truck is on the center divide of Highway 99 north of Turner Road.
7:40 a.m.: Meteorologist Tamara Berg said rains will weaken after 9 a.m. Around noontime, isolated showers are still expected but from 3 to 6 p.m., moderate-to-heavy showers return.
7:30 a.m.: Highway 88 at Carson Pass in Alpine County is closed for avalanche control, Caltrans said. There is no estimated time of reopening.
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7:25 a.m.: Caltrans has released traffic at westbound I-80 at Truckee about 20 minutes after holding traffic due to multiple spinouts.
7:08 a.m.: The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for parts of the Sacramento Valley, the Foothills and the Sierra due to moderate-to-heavy rain.
It is in effect through 5:15 p.m. Thursday.
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7:06 a.m.: The number of SMUD customers without power has decreased to 970. The utility confirmed the cause of the outages to have been storm-related.
7:05 a.m.: All westbound Interstate 80 traffic is being held at Truckee in Nevada County due to multiple spinouts, Caltrans said. There is no estimated time of reopening.
6:53 a.m.: Trucks are being turned around at eastbound Interstate 80 on Applegate due to multiple spinouts and traction concerns, Caltrans said.
6:50 a.m.: KCRA 3 traffic expert Brian Hickey came across a crash involving a big rig on westbound Interstate 80 at Greenback Lane.
Traffic has been reduced to two lanes while first responders treat the people involved in the crash. The big rig can be seen along the right shoulder of the highway.
6:43 a.m.: About 610 Pacific Gas & Electric Co. customers in the Isleton and Walnut Grove areas of Sacramento County are without power. The cause is unknown, but soaking rain and gusty winds have been persistent for hours.
6:30 a.m.: Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn shows how much rain has fallen in the region as of this writing.
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6 a.m.: Find a recap of our storm coverage from our 6 a.m. newscast in the video below.
4:34 a.m.: Highway 88 is closed from 3.5 miles east of Silver Lake to Kirkwood/Carson Spur in Amador County due to avalanche control, Caltrans said.
Highway 89 is also closed from the junction of Highway 395 in Mono County to the junction of Highway 4 at Monitor Pass in Alpine County due to heavy snow.
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