A storm expected to bring up to 10 feet of snow to parts of the Sierra Nevada has forced the closure of Yosemite, many Lake Tahoe ski resorts, a major interstate and disrupted power for thousands.
A dangerous blizzard expected to bring up to 10 feet of snow to parts of the Sierra Nevada has forced the closure of Yosemite National Park, at least nine Lake Tahoe ski resorts and a major interstate and disrupted power to thousands.
The California Highway Patrol said it shut down a more-than-50-mile stretch of Interstate 80 at 5 p.m. PT on Friday from the California-Nevada state line west of Reno to a small California reservoir northeast of Sacramento.
«AAANNNDD WE’RE CLOSED!! I-80 westbound traffic is being turned at the Nevada State line and eastbound I-80 traffic is being turned around at Drum Forebay due to spin outs, high winds, and low visibility,» the CHP posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The CHP gave no estimated time to reopen I-80.
The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Reno, Nev., advised against travel, but urged people who must drive to pack an emergency kit in case they are stranded for extended periods.
