Whiteout Conditions Shut Down I-80 In Placer, Nevada Counties
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PLACER COUNTY (CBS13) – Interstate 80 in parts of Placer and Nevada counties has reopened after it closed down due to heavy snow, according to the California Highway Patrol Truckee.
Both directions of I-80 between Colfax and the Nevada state line were closed since Sunday morning due to whiteout conditions, CHP said.
Revised ETO for 80 is now 5 pm. The interstate remains closed from the Nevada state line to Colfax. Locals returning to Truckee from the Reno area are allowed through with local ID. @CHP_Truckee pic.twitter.com/ouIPu8AH32
— Caltrans District 3 (@CaltransDist3) March 15, 2020
According to Caltrans, the interstate was to be reopened to traffic at around 5 p.m. Sunday afternoon.
Truck traffic is still being restricted in the area.
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