A weather system is bringing more rain and snow to Northern California on Wednesday, as tens of thousands of people remain without power in the Foothills and the Sierra. Interstate 80 reopened Tuesday night and Highway 50 was also back open in California. But authorities appealed for people to stay home and avoid Sierra travel unless it was absolutely necessary, a day after snow toppled trees and knocked out power for tens of thousands of people across the region. The city of South Lake Tahoe said that gas, tow trucks and lodging accommodations are at capacity. As of 6 a.m. Wednesday, 52,000 Pacific Gas and Electric Company customers across its Sierra division were still without power. That is down from more than 71,000 Tuesday night. Most of the outages have been in Nevada and El Dorado counties. “Access remains difficult. Snow is preventing us from doing patrols. Many roads remain closed and weather conditions are keeping us from using aircraft,” PG&E spokesperson Karly Hernandez said. “We are assessing in lower elevations, but in many areas we do not yet have access due to extreme weather conditions.”She said that since Christmas morning through Tuesday morning crews had restored power to 179,000 customers system-wide.Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak issued a state of emergency Tuesday night over dangerous road conditions and authorities closed Highway 50 at the state line. Our weather team says to expect steady rain for the Valley and lower Foothills through Wednesday’s morning commute. After sunrise, the snow levels will gradually rise. See below for more updates on the forecast, power outages and traffic conditions. Scroll down to see interactive radar and traffic maps. 11:21 a.m.: Officials urge people to stay home and to not travel through the Sierra. Here’s a look at a major traffic backup on Interstate 80 at Heather Glen in Placer County. 10:59 a.m.: Some people have called out Google for apparently guiding Google Maps users toward areas that were closed off in the Tahoe area, SF Gate reported. A Google spokesperson told the outlet it is taking preventative measures to keep drivers safe. Read more here. 8:57 a.m.: An update on rain totals from our weather team. 8:17 a.m.: Here are some more traffic updates. You can also check our interactive traffic map here. 8 a.m.: “Do not travel unless it is essential,” Caltrans says, in the latest appeal to keep people from driving toward Tahoe today. 7:52 a.m.: The city of South Lake Tahoe is calling for essential travel only. Gas, tow trucks and lodging accommodations are at capacity, the city’s manager said. 7:25 a.m.: KCRA’s Mike TeSelle has video of snow falling in downtown Placerville and Auburn. 7:17 a.m.: PG&E says about 52,000 customers are without power in its Sierra division. Here is how that total breaks down by county. Nevada: 24,200El Dorado: 20,500Placer: 9,000Calaveras: 7,200Amador: 7,000Sierra: 500 6:45 a.m.: Here are the top headlines from our storm coverage last night to catch you up. ‘I’m freezing’: Dozens of low-income seniors in Colfax have had no power for three days’The whole house shook!’: Alta Sierra community in Nevada County cleans up heavy storm damageDrivers backed up on Highway 50 after reopening, CHP urges caution | ‘The frustration is high’: Highway 50 continues to cause headaches for driversDecember snow in the Sierra breaks record from 1970Dispatcher walks dad-to-be through delivery of baby on Highway 267Here’s how a rainy, snowy December has impacted California’s drought6:34 a.m.: KCRA’s Mike TeSelle has an update from Placerville and Heather Waldman is in Auburn.6:31 a.m.: Here’s a look at PG&E’s power outage map. 6:24 a.m.: Meteorologist Tamara Berg says right now it’s too warm for snow to stick at elevations lower than 2,000 feet. There may be some flakes below, but the sticky stuff will be around 2,000 feet. After sunrise, the snow levels will gradually rise. Accumulating snowfall will be around 2,500 feet and up. The Donner Summit may see an additional 6-8 inches today with this system. Rain around the Valley will be in the range of half an inch to an inch. Some showers are possible this afternoon into the early evening. Clouds will then clear out and we will have a chilly start to Thursday morning.Thursday through Sunday look dry at this point.Wednesday, 6:20 a.m.: KCRA’s Melanie Hunter has an update on road closures and chain controls. 9:06 p.m.: Westbound and eastbound I-80 open only to essential commercial trucks and vehicles.8:47 p.m.: The Nevada Department of Transportation has called for road closures on Highway 50 and will be turning around traffic at Stateline.8:17 p.m.: Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak issues State of Emergency over dangerous road conditions.8:15 p.m.: According to a public safety alert sent out to those in the Tahoe area, all Tahoe Highways are at a standstill and traffic will begin to be turned around at the state line.6:30 p.m.: Evening forecast: By Tuesday night, the Valley will see some light rain, while the Sierra sees light snow. For the Valley, the best rain will be overnight. Snow in the Sierra will be at around 1,500 feet, and have less accumulations than what the area had a few days ago. Those lower elevations could see 1 to 2 inches of snow. 6 p.m.: Snow plows head east on Highway 50 as traffic continues to be bumper-to-bumper.4:40 p.m.: City of South Lake Tahoe releases information advising only essential travel into the city.4:35 p.m.: Melanie Wingo shares these photos from Alta Sierra, where damage to power lines and downed trees is extensive.3:02 p.m.: Here’s Caltrans’ update on parts of I-80 reopening. 1:55 p.m.: Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan has this afternoon update on the forecast: There are now clouds and a few showers on Doppler radar. We will see some light rain and snow tonight. The best rain and snow will happen overnight and early Wednesday morning. It looks like the snow level will be above 1,000 feet. We might see an inch in Auburn. Higher elevations will see 6-10 inches which will impact Sierra travel again. But this will not pack the same sort of punch for the lower elevations as we saw on Monday. Rain and snow will be ending Wednesday afternoon. Thursday through the weekend looks dry.1:47 p.m.: Caltrans says “your best option for an alternate route is to stay put.” 1:43 p.m.: A viewer in Nevada City sent us this video of deer frolicking in the snow. 1:06 p.m. Here are more snow photos that viewers have sent in. Submit your photos or videos at kcra.com/upload or send us a message via Facebook. 12:51 p.m.: Eastbound Highway 50 is also open but there are heavy delays. Here’s a look at the backups:12:39 p.m.: Westbound 50 is back open. 12:23 p.m. LiveCopter 3 is over Folsom Dam where the Bureau of Reclamation is releasing water to make sure there is adequate space for future storms and runoff. Learn more here. 12:09 p.m.: KCRA’s Jason Marks has a look at a bumper-to-bumper situation on Highway 50. Some locals have written us to appeal for those people headed up the mountain to hold off. 11:55 a.m.: We’ll stream our live newscast at noon in the video at the top of this story and an update around the same time from PG&E here. 11:53 a.m.: Caltrans says westbound Highway 50 traffic is still being held. 10:34 a.m.: KCRA’s Brian Hickey met drivers who have been stuck on the mountain since Dec. 2310:31 a.m.: Here are some new traffic updates: 9:26 a.m.: Caltrans says that the road is too narrow on I-80 in some places for emergency personnel to get to a collision. 9:11 a.m.: KCRA’s Melanie Hunter has an update on what’s happening with Highway 50.8:22 a.m.: You can follow the latest on road conditions with Caltrans’ QuickMap site. 8:14 a.m.: Here’s a view over Lake Tahoe.7:53 a.m.: PG&E says that 77,200 customers remain without power in its Sierra division, as of 6 a.m. Here’s how that breaks down. El Dorado County: 21,000Nevada County: 28,000Placer County: 9,800Sierra County: 1,200Amador County: 8,200Calaveras County: 9,0007:40 a.m.: Could Sacramento see snowflakes tonight? Meteorologist Heather Waldman says “it’s a very small possibility.” 7:17 a.m.: The California Highway Patrol is now holding traffic on Highway 50 at Sand Flat and Meyers after a jackknifed semitruck blocked lanes. 7:14 a.m.: “This is mountains of snow up here in the Sierra,” KCRA’s Brian Hickey says.7:12 a.m. Here’s how to track snowscapes across California right now.7:04 a.m.: Snow in the Sierra this December broke a record from 1970.6:28 a.m.: Here’s the weather outlook for Tuesday and Wednesday.Waldman says to expect dry weather through sunset on Tuesday. Scattered showers will return to the Valley after that. Rain will fill in and last through midday Wednesday.The air will be cool enough for more low elevation snow. Some flakes will mix in as low as 700 feet overnight and into Wednesday morning without accumulating. Areas at 2,000 feet may pick up another 1 to 3 inches but unlike Monday, this snow should be more powdery and shouldn’t be as problematic for trees and powerlines. Accumulations will range from 8 to 12 inches above 6,000 feet.After Wednesday, a stretch of quiet weather will take us through New Year’s weekend.Tuesday, 6:22 a.m.: KCRA’s Brian Hickey and Melanie Hunter have updates on where things stand with mountain travel. 8:42 p.m.: Caltrans announces that Highway 50 has reopened. This includes all westbound and eastbound lanes from Pointview to Meyers.However, chains are still required for all vehicles, with the exception of four-wheel-drive vehicles equipped with snow tires.6:55 p.m.: State Route 267 has reopened from south of Truckee to Kings Beach and at the State Route 28 junction from Tahoe City to Squaw Valley, according to Caltrans.Travelers are required to have chains on all vehicles, with the exception of four-wheel-drive vehicles equipped with snow tires.5:08 p.m.: State Route 174 remains closed between Memorial Park and Brunswick Road due to downed trees, according to Caltrans.4:56 p.m.: Melanie Wingo speaks with a couple who watched a tree fall on their truck right in front of them.3:59 p.m.: Here are some of the photos that viewers have sent us. 3:10 p.m.: KCRA 3’s Brittany Johnson spent most of the morning at a gas station in Colfax, where multiple drivers got stuck in a patch of snow. Some people stopped to help others out. Read more here. 2:52 p.m.: KCRA 3’s Jason Marks has updates from Pollock Pines and Placerville.2:45 p.m.: PG&E says 69,000 people are still without power in its Sierra division. Some of the major outages are in Grass Valley (20,406), Colfax (4,444), Nevada City (7,954) and Placerville (11,914).Here is an estimated breakdown by County:El Dorado: 27,000Nevada: 31,000Placer: 9,800Sierra : 1,300″Right now we are still experiencing access issues – excessive snow, closed roads, downed trees and wires – and we are having challenges getting access to our equipment,” spokesperson Megan McFarland said. 2:30 p.m.: Officials have been asking people not to try to get around the major highway road closures by venturing into backroads where they could get stuck. 12:30 p.m.: Here’s a view from Highway 50. 12:26 p.m.: Heavenly says its lifts are now closed for the day. Several other resorts earlier said they would close. 12:24 p.m.: The Placer County Sheriff’s Office identified a skier who has been missing since Christmas Day as 43-year-old Rory Angelotta from Truckee. Angelotta works as the general manager of the Surefoot ski shop at Northstar Ski Resort and moved to the area from Colorado in October. He was last seen heading up the Comstock Lift at Northstar. 11:09 a.m.: Here’s a look at Sierra snow totals so far. 11:08 a.m.: Caltrans said State Route 88 at Nob Hill in Amador County is closed. 10:49 a.m.: The Placer County Sheriff’s Office is appealing for everyone to stay home today. 10:36 a.m.: A viewer in Placerville sent us video that shows a tree crashing into her truck. 10:31 a.m.: Caltrans says I-80 and State Routes 49 and 20 will remain closed all day. 9:04 a.m.: Here’s Meteorologist Tamara Berg’s forecast for what to expect later today and this week. 8:45 a.m.: PG&E reports 69,000 customers without power in its Sierra division. “This is an all-hands-on-deck situation for PG&E,” spokesperson Megan McFarland said. “We are bringing in crews from other areas and working closely with first responders including Caltrans to gain access. Access is a major challenge as some of the roads still need to be cleared. Right now we are in the assessment phase, getting access to all the outages, seeing what has gone wrong and what kind of fixes are needed.”8:40 a.m.: Nevada County buildings in Nevada City and Grass Valley will open later today, while county buildings in Truckee will stay closed. County buses won’t be operating. 8:38 a.m.: A viewer in Swansboro sent us these photos.8:33 a.m.: Here’s video a viewer sent in of the minor avalanche that shut down State Route 89. 8:18 a.m.: Here’s how you can see traffic cam footage along I-80, Highway 50 and other routes impacted by today’s storm. 8:06 a.m.: PG&E gave us this update on power outages, as of 7:30 a.m. El Dorado County: 15,657Nevada County: 29,925Placer County: 9,561Amador County: 4,819Calaveras County: 4,9887:48 a.m.: We’ve now had the wettest December in downtown Sacramento since 2001, Meteorologist Heather Waldman says. 7:40 a.m.: Another Tahoe resort pulls the plug on operations today. 7:36 a.m.: Caltrans says State Route 89 is closed from Tahoe City to Squaw Valley Road after an avalanche. More road closure information:7:31 a.m.: Here’s an update on two Tahoe area ski resorts. 7:30 a.m.: How do things look out there where you live? You can send us photos and video at kcra.com/upload.6:47 a.m.: Our weather team says the snow is coming down like “wet cement.” 6:36 a.m.: Meteorologist Tamara Berg explains why today is a Weather Alert Day.6:29 a.m.: PG&E’s outage map shows a cluster of outages in and around Grass Valley.Monday, 6:25 a.m.: KCRA 3’s Brittany Johnson reports from a gas station in Colfax where pumps aren’t working. 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A weather system is bringing more rain and snow to Northern California on Wednesday, as tens of thousands of people remain without power in the Foothills and the Sierra.
Interstate 80 reopened Tuesday night and Highway 50 was also back open in California. But authorities appealed for people to stay home and avoid Sierra travel unless it was absolutely necessary, a day after snow toppled trees and knocked out power for tens of thousands of people across the region.
The city of South Lake Tahoe said that gas, tow trucks and lodging accommodations are at capacity.
As of 6 a.m. Wednesday, 52,000 Pacific Gas and Electric Company customers across its Sierra division were still without power. That is down from more than 71,000 Tuesday night. Most of the outages have been in Nevada and El Dorado counties.
“Access remains difficult. Snow is preventing us from doing patrols. Many roads remain closed and weather conditions are keeping us from using aircraft,” PG&E spokesperson Karly Hernandez said. “We are assessing in lower elevations, but in many areas we do not yet have access due to extreme weather conditions.”
She said that since Christmas morning through Tuesday morning crews had restored power to 179,000 customers system-wide.
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak issued a state of emergency Tuesday night over dangerous road conditions and authorities closed Highway 50 at the state line.
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Our weather team says to expect steady rain for the Valley and lower Foothills through Wednesday’s morning commute. After sunrise, the snow levels will gradually rise.
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See below for more updates on the forecast, power outages and traffic conditions. Scroll down to see interactive radar and traffic maps.
11:21 a.m.: Officials urge people to stay home and to not travel through the Sierra. Here’s a look at a major traffic backup on Interstate 80 at Heather Glen in Placer County.
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10:59 a.m.: Some people have called out Google for apparently guiding Google Maps users toward areas that were closed off in the Tahoe area, SF Gate reported. A Google spokesperson told the outlet it is taking preventative measures to keep drivers safe. Read more here.
8:57 a.m.: An update on rain totals from our weather team.
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8:17 a.m.: Here are some more traffic updates. You can also check our interactive traffic map here.
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8 a.m.: “Do not travel unless it is essential,” Caltrans says, in the latest appeal to keep people from driving toward Tahoe today.
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7:52 a.m.: The city of South Lake Tahoe is calling for essential travel only. Gas, tow trucks and lodging accommodations are at capacity, the city’s manager said.
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7:25 a.m.: KCRA’s Mike TeSelle has video of snow falling in downtown Placerville and Auburn.
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7:17 a.m.: PG&E says about 52,000 customers are without power in its Sierra division. Here is how that total breaks down by county.
- Nevada: 24,200
- El Dorado: 20,500
- Placer: 9,000
- Calaveras: 7,200
- Amador: 7,000
- Sierra: 500
6:45 a.m.: Here are the top headlines from our storm coverage last night to catch you up.
6:34 a.m.: KCRA’s Mike TeSelle has an update from Placerville and Heather Waldman is in Auburn.
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6:31 a.m.: Here’s a look at PG&E’s power outage map.
6:24 a.m.: Meteorologist Tamara Berg says right now it’s too warm for snow to stick at elevations lower than 2,000 feet. There may be some flakes below, but the sticky stuff will be around 2,000 feet.
After sunrise, the snow levels will gradually rise. Accumulating snowfall will be around 2,500 feet and up.
The Donner Summit may see an additional 6-8 inches today with this system.
Rain around the Valley will be in the range of half an inch to an inch.
Some showers are possible this afternoon into the early evening.
Clouds will then clear out and we will have a chilly start to Thursday morning.
Thursday through Sunday look dry at this point.
Wednesday, 6:20 a.m.: KCRA’s Melanie Hunter has an update on road closures and chain controls.
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9:06 p.m.: Westbound and eastbound I-80 open only to essential commercial trucks and vehicles.
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8:47 p.m.: The Nevada Department of Transportation has called for road closures on Highway 50 and will be turning around traffic at Stateline.
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8:17 p.m.: Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak issues State of Emergency over dangerous road conditions.
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8:15 p.m.: According to a public safety alert sent out to those in the Tahoe area, all Tahoe Highways are at a standstill and traffic will begin to be turned around at the state line.
6:30 p.m.: Evening forecast: By Tuesday night, the Valley will see some light rain, while the Sierra sees light snow. For the Valley, the best rain will be overnight. Snow in the Sierra will be at around 1,500 feet, and have less accumulations than what the area had a few days ago. Those lower elevations could see 1 to 2 inches of snow.
6 p.m.: Snow plows head east on Highway 50 as traffic continues to be bumper-to-bumper.
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4:40 p.m.: City of South Lake Tahoe releases information advising only essential travel into the city.
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4:35 p.m.: Melanie Wingo shares these photos from Alta Sierra, where damage to power lines and downed trees is extensive.
3:02 p.m.: Here’s Caltrans’ update on parts of I-80 reopening.
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1:55 p.m.: Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan has this afternoon update on the forecast: There are now clouds and a few showers on Doppler radar. We will see some light rain and snow tonight. The best rain and snow will happen overnight and early Wednesday morning. It looks like the snow level will be above 1,000 feet. We might see an inch in Auburn. Higher elevations will see 6-10 inches which will impact Sierra travel again. But this will not pack the same sort of punch for the lower elevations as we saw on Monday. Rain and snow will be ending Wednesday afternoon. Thursday through the weekend looks dry.
1:47 p.m.: Caltrans says “your best option for an alternate route is to stay put.”
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1:43 p.m.: A viewer in Nevada City sent us this video of deer frolicking in the snow.
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1:06 p.m. Here are more snow photos that viewers have sent in. Submit your photos or videos at kcra.com/upload or send us a message via Facebook.
12:51 p.m.: Eastbound Highway 50 is also open but there are heavy delays.
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Here’s a look at the backups:
12:39 p.m.: Westbound 50 is back open.
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12:23 p.m. LiveCopter 3 is over Folsom Dam where the Bureau of Reclamation is releasing water to make sure there is adequate space for future storms and runoff. Learn more here.
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12:09 p.m.: KCRA’s Jason Marks has a look at a bumper-to-bumper situation on Highway 50. Some locals have written us to appeal for those people headed up the mountain to hold off.
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11:55 a.m.: We’ll stream our live newscast at noon in the video at the top of this story and an update around the same time from PG&E here.
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11:53 a.m.: Caltrans says westbound Highway 50 traffic is still being held.
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10:34 a.m.: KCRA’s Brian Hickey met drivers who have been stuck on the mountain since Dec. 23
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10:31 a.m.: Here are some new traffic updates:
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9:26 a.m.: Caltrans says that the road is too narrow on I-80 in some places for emergency personnel to get to a collision.
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9:11 a.m.: KCRA’s Melanie Hunter has an update on what’s happening with Highway 50.
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8:22 a.m.: You can follow the latest on road conditions with Caltrans’ QuickMap site.
8:14 a.m.: Here’s a view over Lake Tahoe.
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7:53 a.m.: PG&E says that 77,200 customers remain without power in its Sierra division, as of 6 a.m. Here’s how that breaks down.
- El Dorado County: 21,000
- Nevada County: 28,000
- Placer County: 9,800
- Sierra County: 1,200
- Amador County: 8,200
- Calaveras County: 9,000
7:40 a.m.: Could Sacramento see snowflakes tonight? Meteorologist Heather Waldman says “it’s a very small possibility.”
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7:17 a.m.: The California Highway Patrol is now holding traffic on Highway 50 at Sand Flat and Meyers after a jackknifed semitruck blocked lanes.
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7:14 a.m.: “This is mountains of snow up here in the Sierra,” KCRA’s Brian Hickey says.
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7:12 a.m. Here’s how to track snowscapes across California right now.
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7:04 a.m.: Snow in the Sierra this December broke a record from 1970.
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6:28 a.m.: Here’s the weather outlook for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Waldman says to expect dry weather through sunset on Tuesday. Scattered showers will return to the Valley after that. Rain will fill in and last through midday Wednesday.
The air will be cool enough for more low elevation snow. Some flakes will mix in as low as 700 feet overnight and into Wednesday morning without accumulating. Areas at 2,000 feet may pick up another 1 to 3 inches but unlike Monday, this snow should be more powdery and shouldn’t be as problematic for trees and powerlines. Accumulations will range from 8 to 12 inches above 6,000 feet.
After Wednesday, a stretch of quiet weather will take us through New Year’s weekend.
Tuesday, 6:22 a.m.: KCRA’s Brian Hickey and Melanie Hunter have updates on where things stand with mountain travel.
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8:42 p.m.: Caltrans announces that Highway 50 has reopened. This includes all westbound and eastbound lanes from Pointview to Meyers.
However, chains are still required for all vehicles, with the exception of four-wheel-drive vehicles equipped with snow tires.
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6:55 p.m.: State Route 267 has reopened from south of Truckee to Kings Beach and at the State Route 28 junction from Tahoe City to Squaw Valley, according to Caltrans.
Travelers are required to have chains on all vehicles, with the exception of four-wheel-drive vehicles equipped with snow tires.
5:08 p.m.: State Route 174 remains closed between Memorial Park and Brunswick Road due to downed trees, according to Caltrans.
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4:56 p.m.: Melanie Wingo speaks with a couple who watched a tree fall on their truck right in front of them.
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3:59 p.m.: Here are some of the photos that viewers have sent us.
3:10 p.m.: KCRA 3’s Brittany Johnson spent most of the morning at a gas station in Colfax, where multiple drivers got stuck in a patch of snow. Some people stopped to help others out. Read more here.
2:52 p.m.: KCRA 3’s Jason Marks has updates from Pollock Pines and Placerville.
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2:45 p.m.: PG&E says 69,000 people are still without power in its Sierra division.
Some of the major outages are in Grass Valley (20,406), Colfax (4,444), Nevada City (7,954) and Placerville (11,914).
Here is an estimated breakdown by County:
- El Dorado: 27,000
- Nevada: 31,000
- Placer: 9,800
- Sierra : 1,300
“Right now we are still experiencing access issues – excessive snow, closed roads, downed trees and wires – and we are having challenges getting access to our equipment,” spokesperson Megan McFarland said.
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2:30 p.m.: Officials have been asking people not to try to get around the major highway road closures by venturing into backroads where they could get stuck.
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12:30 p.m.: Here’s a view from Highway 50.
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12:26 p.m.: Heavenly says its lifts are now closed for the day. Several other resorts earlier said they would close.
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12:24 p.m.: The Placer County Sheriff’s Office identified a skier who has been missing since Christmas Day as 43-year-old Rory Angelotta from Truckee. Angelotta works as the general manager of the Surefoot ski shop at Northstar Ski Resort and moved to the area from Colorado in October. He was last seen heading up the Comstock Lift at Northstar.
11:09 a.m.: Here’s a look at Sierra snow totals so far.
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11:08 a.m.: Caltrans said State Route 88 at Nob Hill in Amador County is closed.
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10:49 a.m.: The Placer County Sheriff’s Office is appealing for everyone to stay home today.
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10:36 a.m.: A viewer in Placerville sent us video that shows a tree crashing into her truck.
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10:31 a.m.: Caltrans says I-80 and State Routes 49 and 20 will remain closed all day.
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9:04 a.m.: Here’s Meteorologist Tamara Berg’s forecast for what to expect later today and this week.
8:45 a.m.: PG&E reports 69,000 customers without power in its Sierra division.
“This is an all-hands-on-deck situation for PG&E,” spokesperson Megan McFarland said. “We are bringing in crews from other areas and working closely with first responders including Caltrans to gain access. Access is a major challenge as some of the roads still need to be cleared. Right now we are in the assessment phase, getting access to all the outages, seeing what has gone wrong and what kind of fixes are needed.”
8:40 a.m.: Nevada County buildings in Nevada City and Grass Valley will open later today, while county buildings in Truckee will stay closed. County buses won’t be operating.
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8:38 a.m.: A viewer in Swansboro sent us these photos.
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8:33 a.m.: Here’s video a viewer sent in of the minor avalanche that shut down State Route 89.
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8:18 a.m.: Here’s how you can see traffic cam footage along I-80, Highway 50 and other routes impacted by today’s storm.
8:06 a.m.: PG&E gave us this update on power outages, as of 7:30 a.m.
- El Dorado County: 15,657
- Nevada County: 29,925
- Placer County: 9,561
- Amador County: 4,819
- Calaveras County: 4,988
7:48 a.m.: We’ve now had the wettest December in downtown Sacramento since 2001, Meteorologist Heather Waldman says.
7:40 a.m.: Another Tahoe resort pulls the plug on operations today.
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7:36 a.m.: Caltrans says State Route 89 is closed from Tahoe City to Squaw Valley Road after an avalanche.
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7:31 a.m.: Here’s an update on two Tahoe area ski resorts.
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7:30 a.m.: How do things look out there where you live? You can send us photos and video at kcra.com/upload.
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6:47 a.m.: Our weather team says the snow is coming down like “wet cement.”
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6:36 a.m.: Meteorologist Tamara Berg explains why today is a Weather Alert Day.
6:29 a.m.: PG&E’s outage map shows a cluster of outages in and around Grass Valley.
Monday, 6:25 a.m.: KCRA 3’s Brittany Johnson reports from a gas station in Colfax where pumps aren’t working.
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