More than 50 flights have already been canceled at Sacramento International Airport.
CALIFORNIA, USA — A winter storm moved into the Sacramento area Tuesday morning bringing rain, excessive winds and snow to the Sierra.
The programs come after a dry spell that adopted a moist begin to November. The chilly, moist storms will soak the valley and produce ft of mountain snow within the coming days.
As of seven:30 a.m Tuesday morning, Caltrans and CHP issued chain controls for:
- Interstate 80: Chain possession checks however not wanted to be used
- Highway 50: FromTwin Bridges to Myers
More than 50 flights, largely from Southwest Airlines are canceled at Sacramento International Airport.
As of seven:30 a.m., there have not been any main ongoing energy outages reported by SMUD. PG&E is reporting sporadic outages with the Grass Valley and Nevada City areas having essentially the most.
Through Thursday, this storm will carry rain, heavy mountain snow and gusty winds. Snowfall quantities of 1 to 3 ft are anticipated within the mountains, domestically up to 4 ft, in accordance to the National Weather Service.
Friday will probably be a quieter climate day earlier than the following storm hits. The particulars of the second storm are murkier, however one other 1-3 ft will seemingly fall within the mountains through Monday.
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Maps
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TRAFFIC
Live map showing traffic conditions along Interstate 80, Highway 50, Highway 89 around Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Mountains.
Snow Park locations are identified with purple markers.
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Power Outages
PG&E outages can be found HERE.
SMUD outages could be discovered HERE.
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