California Highway I-80 East Traffic from Fairfield to Tahoe City

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2 hours 38 mins

From Cordelia Junction, Fairfield, CA 94534, USA

162 mi

to Tahoe City via I-80 E

Avalanche Watch

Avalanche Watch issued April 4 at 7:42AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area

The following message is transmitted at the request of the U.S. Forest Service Sierra Avalanche Center. The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH for: Greater Lake Tahoe * TIMING...In effect from 7 AM SUNDAY until noon MONDAY. * AFFECTED AREA...Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass(Hwy 49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Hwy 4) on the south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area. * AVALANCHE DANGER...Periods of HIGH avalanche danger may occur from Sunday morning through Monday morning. * REASON/IMPACTS...Forecast heavy snow and high wind may result in widespread avalanche activity in the mountains. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions may occur. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended during HIGH avalanche danger. Large destructive avalanches could occur. Consult https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 2:46AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake; Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area; Mono; Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties; Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties; Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Surprise Valley California; Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Northern Washoe County

* What...A late season winter storm this weekend will bring travel disruptions in the Sierra, aviation impacts, and recreational hazards. Snow will begin in the Sierra by midday and may continue through Monday Morning. Some light showers are possible across western Nevada today with a period of rain and snow Sunday into early Monday. * Snow...Snow may have a difficult time accumulating on roads below 7000 feet in the Sierra today. Travel conditions will turn difficult tonight and Sunday as heavy snow moves into Sierra. Some snow is possible for western Nevada, which may lead to some travel impacts Sunday evening into Monday morning near and above 5000 feet. Light snow may accumulate on some valley floors early Monday morning. Please refer to the latest Winter Storm Watch for details on snow accumulations. * Winds...The strongest winds across western NV and eastern CA are likely on Saturday with gusts up to 50 mph in the lower elevations. Sierra ridges could gust as high as 90 mph. Be prepared for travel restrictions for high profile vehicles along Highways 95, 395 and Interstate 580. Turbulence and low level wind shear will impact flights in and out of the region this weekend.

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued April 4 at 2:30AM PDT until April 6 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada; Western Plumas County/Lassen Park; Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County

...A High Impact Late Season Winter Storm will bring Mountain Travel Impacts Today into Early Next Week... .A pair of Pacific systems are set to arrive this weekend bringing significant late season snowfall to the mountains. The initial storm arriving today will bring periods of snow to areas between 4,000 and 5,000 feet. Expected amounts will range from 6 to 12 inches ahead of a stronger system set to drop heavier snowfall on Sunday. An additional 1 to 2 feet of snow is expected leading to periods of mountain travel impacts. For those who must travel, expect chain controls, possible road closures, snow- covered roads, poor visibility, and significant travel delays. Snow showers continue into Monday with snow levels lowering down to 3,000 to 4,000 feet. Storm total snow amounts will likely range from 1 to 3 feet, locally over 4 feet possible. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet, with localized amounts up to 4 feet, are expected. * WHERE...Eastern Shasta County, Western Plumas County/Lassen Park, and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...11 AM today to 11 AM Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times, chain controls, and possible road closures.

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued April 3 at 3:32PM PDT until April 6 at 12:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, except 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet as well as west of Highway 89. Higher amounts possible along the Sierra crest. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph in the lower elevations and up to 90 mph over Sierra ridges. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to noon PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with very long delays possible over Interstate 80, Highway 50, and 88. The heaviest snow is forecast to occur Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel in the Sierra is strongly discouraged this weekend. Stay home, be safe.

37F

Today

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

29F

Tonight

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

35F

Sunday

Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

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Assist CalTrans with Maintenance 7:45AM

I-80 East at Applegate Rd

I80 East / APPLEGATE road - Auburn

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ID: 200404SA00153

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3

Police12 Min 10:20 AM

I-80 E

Vacaville, CA

Confidence: 1 Reliability: 8 Rating: 3

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by suz05

East

1

Car Stopped on Shoulder6 Min 10:26 AM

I-80 E

West Sacramento, CA

Confidence: 0 Reliability: 6 Rating: 4

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Police13 Min 10:19 AM

I-80 E

Loomis, CA

Confidence: 0 Reliability: 5 Rating: 3

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by HulkJones007

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Police2 Min 10:31 AM

I-80 E near Meadow Vista

Confidence: 0 Reliability: 5 Rating: 3

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by HulkJones007

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Car Stopped on Shoulder0 Sec 10:32 AM

I-80 E

Citrus Heights, CA

Confidence: 0 Reliability: 5 Rating: 5

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1

Police Visible18 Min 10:14 AM

I-80 E near Dutch Flat

Confidence: 0 Reliability: 6 Rating: 4

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by Pjwilly77

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1

Police Visible18 Min 10:14 AM

I-80 E near Dutch Flat

Confidence: 0 Reliability: 7 Rating: 4

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by Pjwilly77

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Police Visible12 Min 10:20 AM

I-80 E near Emigrant Gap

Confidence: 0 Reliability: 7 Rating: 4

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by Pjwilly77

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Police Visible4 Min 10:28 AM

I-80 E near Soda Springs

Confidence: 0 Reliability: 5 Rating: 3

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by poppawheelzie

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Hidden Police4 Min 10:28 AM

I-80 E near Emigrant Gap

Confidence: 0 Reliability: 5 Rating: 4

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by Pjwilly77

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Highway Construction Lanes: RShoulder

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Apr 6th 2020, 7:01 am -
Apr 6th 2020, 3:59 pm

From: Greenback Ln Oc to Placer County Line

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Crack Seal Operation Lanes: #3, RShoulder

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Apr 6th 2020, 7:01 am -
Apr 6th 2020, 2:30 pm

From: EB off to Bell Rd to Applegate Rd Oc

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Maintenance Operation Lanes: RShoulder

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Apr 6th 2020, 9:01 am -
Apr 6th 2020, 3:01 pm

From: Rocklin Rd Uc to Sierra College Blvd Oc