KCRA 3 is calling Saturday an Impact Day because of snow affecting Sierra travel. Chain controls are up on Interstate 80 as snow continues to fall in the Sierra.While snowfall is the main focus on Saturday, meteorologist Kelly Curran says to expect showers in the Valley and Foothills. Below, you will find live updates on any weather-related incidents.Live UpdatesSaturday, March 30, 20242:40 p.m.: Caltrans says chain controls have returned to I-80 in both directions between Donner Lake Interchange and Kingvale due to snow in the Sierra. Earlier on Saturday Caltrans has said chains were no longer required. “We spoke too soon, ” Caltrans said on Twitter. Noon: Chains controls are no longer in effect on Highway 50 or I-80 in the Sierra for most vehicles. Westbound trucks are being screened at Meyers on Highway 50 and eastbound trucks are being screened at Twin Bridges. 7: 15 a.m.: Chain controls are up on Highway 50 from Twin Bridges to Meyers. 7:00 a.m.: Chains required on Interstate 80 in both directions between Nyack and the Nevada Stateline. Friday, March 29, 2024 11:20 p.m.: Snow remains steady in the Sierra, especially above 4500 feet. Chain controls remain in effect on I-80. Snow will remain an issue in the Sierra early on Saturday. KCRA 3 Meteorologist Heather Waldman said skiers who want to enjoy the fresh powder may want to wait until later in the day.In the Valley, wind and showers weaken overnight.10:15 p.m.: Rain showers subside across the Valley but snow remains strong in the Sierra.Crews advise against traveling, but for drivers who need to go through the Sierra, officials said drive slowly, safely and come prepared with extra resources packed in your car.9:25 p.m.: Snow is welcomed by some Sierra businesses, but a deterrent for others.KCRA 3’s Maricela De La Cruz spoke with business owners in Soda Springs.7:40 p.m.: Chains are required on all vehicles except for four-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on Highway 50 between Twin Bridges and Meyers.7:35 p.m.: Traffic has been released at Colfax and Applegate after spinouts caused temporary closures. 7: 22 p.m.: Eastbound Interstate 80 traffic is being held in Colfax due to multiple spinouts, according to Caltrans. Trucks are being held in Applegate.5:50 p.m.: Traffic is held on eastbound Interstate 80 at the Cisco Grove chain control checkpoint due to a crash. For Eastbound Traffic: Chains are required on all vehicles except four-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels from Cisco Grove to the Donner Lake Interchange.For Westbound Traffic: Chains are required on all vehicles except four-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels from the Donner Lake Interchange to 2.5 mi east of the Junction of State Route 20.4:40 p.m.: The Sacramento River Cats’ Opening Day game against the Salt Lake Bees has been postponed due to the rain. The team will make up the game by having a double header on Sunday.The first game will start at 1:05 p.m. and game two will follow approximately 30 minutes after the first ends.4:30 p.m.: Roadways in the Sierra are currently clear but that is expected to change after sunset. KCRA 3’s Heather Waldman said snow is expected to stick more after dark.1:34 p.m.: Caltrans released all westbound traffic, and there are no chain controls along Interstate 80. 1 p.m.: Caltrans says the scene is all clear after a crash in the Sierra caused major delays on I-80. 11:58 a.m.: Chain controls are up for both directions of Interstate 80, Caltrans said. This impacts Drum Forebay to the Donner Lake Interchange.11:33 a.m.: A multi-vehicle crash is blocking lanes along westbound Interstate 80 in Placer County. The crash is near Whitmore Road near Emigrant Gap. There is no estimated time of reopening.More resources hereTrack Doppler radar for California snowstorms, traffic mapsDownload our app for the latest breaking news and weather alertsSee our live traffic mapSend us your weather videos and photosDownload 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 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.
KCRA 3 is calling Saturday an Impact Day because of snow affecting Sierra travel.
Chain controls are up on Interstate 80 as snow continues to fall in the Sierra.
While snowfall is the main focus on Saturday, meteorologist Kelly Curran says to expect showers in the Valley and Foothills.
Below, you will find live updates on any weather-related incidents.
Live Updates
Saturday, March 30, 2024
2:40 p.m.: Caltrans says chain controls have returned to I-80 in both directions between Donner Lake Interchange and Kingvale due to snow in the Sierra. Earlier on Saturday Caltrans has said chains were no longer required. “We spoke too soon, ” Caltrans said on Twitter.
Noon: Chains controls are no longer in effect on Highway 50 or I-80 in the Sierra for most vehicles. Westbound trucks are being screened at Meyers on Highway 50 and eastbound trucks are being screened at Twin Bridges.
7: 15 a.m.: Chain controls are up on Highway 50 from Twin Bridges to Meyers.
7:00 a.m.: Chains required on Interstate 80 in both directions between Nyack and the Nevada Stateline.
Friday, March 29, 2024
11:20 p.m.: Snow remains steady in the Sierra, especially above 4500 feet. Chain controls remain in effect on I-80.
Snow will remain an issue in the Sierra early on Saturday. KCRA 3 Meteorologist Heather Waldman said skiers who want to enjoy the fresh powder may want to wait until later in the day.
In the Valley, wind and showers weaken overnight.
10:15 p.m.: Rain showers subside across the Valley but snow remains strong in the Sierra.
Crews advise against traveling, but for drivers who need to go through the Sierra, officials said drive slowly, safely and come prepared with extra resources packed in your car.
9:25 p.m.: Snow is welcomed by some Sierra businesses, but a deterrent for others.
KCRA 3’s Maricela De La Cruz spoke with business owners in Soda Springs.
7:40 p.m.: Chains are required on all vehicles except for four-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on Highway 50 between Twin Bridges and Meyers.
7:35 p.m.: Traffic has been released at Colfax and Applegate after spinouts caused temporary closures.
7: 22 p.m.: Eastbound Interstate 80 traffic is being held in Colfax due to multiple spinouts, according to Caltrans. Trucks are being held in Applegate.
5:50 p.m.: Traffic is held on eastbound Interstate 80 at the Cisco Grove chain control checkpoint due to a crash.
For Eastbound Traffic: Chains are required on all vehicles except four-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels from Cisco Grove to the Donner Lake Interchange.
For Westbound Traffic: Chains are required on all vehicles except four-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels from the Donner Lake Interchange to 2.5 mi east of the Junction of State Route 20.
4:40 p.m.: The Sacramento River Cats’ Opening Day game against the Salt Lake Bees has been postponed due to the rain.
The team will make up the game by having a double header on Sunday.
The first game will start at 1:05 p.m. and game two will follow approximately 30 minutes after the first ends.
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4:30 p.m.: Roadways in the Sierra are currently clear but that is expected to change after sunset. KCRA 3’s Heather Waldman said snow is expected to stick more after dark.
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1:34 p.m.: Caltrans released all westbound traffic, and there are no chain controls along Interstate 80.
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1 p.m.: Caltrans says the scene is all clear after a crash in the Sierra caused major delays on I-80.
11:58 a.m.: Chain controls are up for both directions of Interstate 80, Caltrans said. This impacts Drum Forebay to the Donner Lake Interchange.
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11:33 a.m.: A multi-vehicle crash is blocking lanes along westbound Interstate 80 in Placer County. The crash is near Whitmore Road near Emigrant Gap. There is no estimated time of reopening.
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