I80 closed in both directions; Portions of SR88 and SR89 also closed

Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/04/2017 - 9:33pm

With temperatures above freezing all day around the Lake Tahoe basin, the much anticipated snow turned to rain, creating a slushy mess on all roads in and around Lake Tahoe.

Upper elevation snow has also created havoc on the roadways, with I80, SR437, SR89 around Emerald Bay and a portion of SR88 all closed at this hour.

Citing concerns for driver safety, I80 is closed from Colfax to the Nevada State line as of 8:20 p.m. Wednesday. Mt. Rose Hwy/SR 431 is also closed from Galena over the summit.

Chains or 4WD with snow tires are required on Highway 50 from Fred's Place to Meyers.

SR88 is closed from Silver Lake to 5 miles west of Pickett's Junction. All other portions from Woodfords to Ham's Station are chains or 4WD with snow tires.

For up to the minute road information for California, visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov and in Nevada visit www.nvroads.com.