Multiple vehicle issues along US50 between Meyers and Placerville, on I80 and other Sierra roads

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The snow has been constant over the Sierra, causing headaches along the mountain highways.

As of 6:45 p.m. Thursday, traffic is behind held between Pointview in Placerville to Meyers due to multiple spinouts. There is also avalanche control at Echo Summit and drivers can expect more of the same through the night.

I80 is closed at the state line to Colfax due to whiteout conditions.

SR89 around Emerald Bay is closed and there are high avalanche warnings for that area.

SR88 is closed at Dew Drop to 3.5 miles east of Silver Lake, and from 3.5 miles east of Silver Lake to Kirkwood. Caltrans said motorists are advised to use an alternative route.

All other roads have chain controls in place.

Heavy snow is expected through Friday, then a few inches over the weekend before another big storm comes in late Sunday.

For current road conditions, follow https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ for California and https://www.nvroads.com/ for Nevada.