Lake Tahoe tourists snowed in as winter storm forces closure of I-80, Highway 50

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Crews are working around the clock to clear I-80 which is still closed. Although Highway 50 is now open, Caltrans is warning people there is a massive backup and that the best option is to stay put for now. tahoe snow

Several inches of snow fell on Mt. Hamilton Sunday morning, enough to entice Bay Area residents to drive up to enjoy the fresh powder.

In fact, Hondoy says that the hotel didn't have room and some stayed in their cars. Something that was witnessed at gas stations all across the region. Those with Palisades Tahoe say the snow is chest deep and ski operations are closed due to safety concerns."We got 30 inches of snow in the last 24 hours on our upper mountains. Highway 89, which is the route from Truckee to Tahoe City, we had an avalanche on that road today right outside of Alpine Meadows Road," says Spychalsky.

 

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Just spoke to a caltrans snow plow driver. I-80 definitely not opening tonight but will open tomorrow, not sure what time

If this were normal. 20 days ago there was no snow.

My family is stuck in Reno. Please advise regarding possible route (Highway 50) back to SF thru Sacramento.

Pick up the pace

Call Sweden and ask for tips. This is nonsense.

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