Us 50 over Echo Summit added to closed highway list Monday night

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you were planning on crossing the Sierra this evening, you'll have to change those plans now that US50 over Echo Summit has been added to the road closure list.

Severe weather conditions have led to numerous accidents and stranded vehicles.

Snow at times has been falling at 4.5 inches an hour. Caltrans closed the roads for safety.

Current closures:

Interstate 80: Eastbound commercial vehicles are being turned at Applegate; passenger vehicles are being turned at Colfax. Westbound at the Nevada state line

U.S. Highway 50: Eastbound/westbound from Sly Park to Meyers

State Route 20: Eastbound at Nevada Street

State Route 49: Northbound/southbound from Downieville to Sierraville

State Route 89: Northbound/southbound from Ebrights to Bliss State Park. Local traffic with identification only.

State Route 88: Closed for westbound at Woodfords, and Pickett's Junction to Ham's Station.

For up to the minute conditions in California - http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/
In Nevada - https://nvroads.com/