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NorCal Storm Updates: Sierra spinouts on I-80, travel delays as snow falls
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The first weekend of May will feel more like March with steady rain, mountain snow and cool temperatures.The storm is causing travel delays in the Sierra. See further below for live updates and follow live updates from our evening newscasts in the player below. KCRA 3 is calling Saturday an Impact Day because the rain and snow is affecting outdoor activities and mountain travel.Meteorologist Heather Waldman said Friday’s peak temperature was 84 degrees. Temperatures will be about 30 degrees cooler on Saturday. How much rain and snow is coming to Northern CaliforniaValley rain amounts on Saturday have been where they were predicted, in the half-inch to three-quarters of an inch range. There is a chance for some late thunderstorms with the north end of the Sacramento Valley having the highest likelihood. The Foothills will see rain all day. Totals will be over an inch for communities south of Highway 50. Auburn and Placerville could see close to an inch and a half of rain. Areas north of I-80 including Grass Valley could see around two and a half inches of rain by Sunday afternoon. Snow levels could drop to as low as 4,000 feet by Saturday night.The Sierra passes could see anywhere between 8-12 inches of snow. Lake levels could see 4-8 inches. Communities around 4,000 feet including Pollock Pines, Arnold and Baxter could see a slushy 1-3 inches of accumulation with minimal travel impact.Sunday will remain cold and unsettled over the mountains.Looking ahead to next week, Northern California appears to be dry and back to warmer temperatures next week.| VIDEO BELOW | Caltrans official shares travel tips for weather impact day Saturday Live Weather Updates9:08 p.m.: Traffic is flowing again with chain controls on eastbound I-80 in the Sierra. Parts of westbound I-80 remain closed. Highway 89 is closed at Emerald Bay.6:25 p.m.: After reopening temporarily, westbound Highway 50 closed again at Chiapa Drive and Meyers due to a big rig blocking the road, according to Caltrans.6 p.m.: Sacramento area temperatures will rise by more than 20 degrees next week.5:15 p.m.: Dirk Verdoorn describes a “wall of lightning” as thunderstorms north of Sacramento move east.5 p.m.: Here’s a look at current road closures, including on Interstate 80 due to spinouts.Drivers who were on I-80 before the closures were announced were stuck in the backup for hours while being told to turn around. KCRA 3’s Orko Manna and Mason Silva were among those in the backup for around four hours.Some people heading to their destinations said it was among one of the longest delays they have experienced.“We’ve never been stuck like this, this long before. This is something new, and especially in the first week of May. It’s interesting,” Reno resident Steve Blackhall said. “We just want to get home and see our dogs.”Caltrans said crews were working hard to remove the vehicles that had spun out and clear snow from the interstate. Blackhall said his SUV is prepared for wintry weather.“We have four-wheel drive and I lock in four-wheel drive in these kinds of conditions. Take it slow and easy. Try not to pass everybody, and just drive safely and carefully,” Blackhall said.Drivers across the board said they came ready for the conditions.“It’s a four-by-four, we have snow tires, and if we really feel that the car is slipping, we also have our chains, so yeah, we’re all prepared for that,” Dublin, California resident Monisha Singh said.Singh was with a few people visiting California from all the way across the globe in India. They said, despite the traffic impacts, they were enjoying the snowfall.“We didn’t predict this. We had plans to go to Tahoe and it’s especially, it’s mesmerizing. It really feels good. Feels good,” India resident Pulkit Agrawal said.While spring snow is not entirely uncommon, visitors did not expect to see it this time of year in Northern California.“It’s awesome, you know. Who expects snowfall in May? It’s simply awesome,” India resident Neha Bhati said. “Right now, it’s so Christmasy and everything is so beautiful, wonderful.”4:45 p.m.: The National Weather Service is warning of the risk of 30 mph winds and hail in parts of the region. 3:55 p.m.: Eastbound I-80 is closed at Colfax and State Route 20 is closed at Nevada Street due to spinouts. 3:50 p.m.: Traffic is being held on Highway 50 eastbound at Echo Summit and westbound at Myers, according to Caltrans. 2 p.m.: Traffic is being turned back on I-80 between Truckee and Baxter due to multiple spinouts1:10 p.m.: KCRA 3’s Orko Manna is in Cisco Grove, where snow is falling. 11:40 a.m.: Chain controls are in place on I-80 between Nyack and Truckee in both directions, Caltrans said. 11:15 a.m.: Heavy rain has discouraged some from attending Sacramento’s Midtown Farmers Market. 10 a.m.: According to the National Weather Service, isolated thunderstorms are possible in Northern California on Saturday. 8:30 a.m.: KCRA 3’s weather team suggests Saturday’s weather is perfect for staying indoors. 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The first weekend of May will feel more like March with steady rain, mountain snow and cool temperatures.
The storm is causing travel delays in the Sierra. See further below for live updates and follow live updates from our evening newscasts in the player below.
KCRA 3 is calling Saturday an Impact Day because the rain and snow is affecting outdoor activities and mountain travel.
Meteorologist Heather Waldman said Friday’s peak temperature was 84 degrees. Temperatures will be about 30 degrees cooler on Saturday.
How much rain and snow is coming to Northern California
Valley rain amounts on Saturday have been where they were predicted, in the half-inch to three-quarters of an inch range.
There is a chance for some late thunderstorms with the north end of the Sacramento Valley having the highest likelihood.
The Foothills will see rain all day. Totals will be over an inch for communities south of Highway 50. Auburn and Placerville could see close to an inch and a half of rain. Areas north of I-80 including Grass Valley could see around two and a half inches of rain by Sunday afternoon.
Snow levels could drop to as low as 4,000 feet by Saturday night.
The Sierra passes could see anywhere between 8-12 inches of snow. Lake levels could see 4-8 inches. Communities around 4,000 feet including Pollock Pines, Arnold and Baxter could see a slushy 1-3 inches of accumulation with minimal travel impact.
Sunday will remain cold and unsettled over the mountains.
Looking ahead to next week, Northern California appears to be dry and back to warmer temperatures next week.
| VIDEO BELOW | Caltrans official shares travel tips for weather impact day
Saturday Live Weather Updates
9:08 p.m.: Traffic is flowing again with chain controls on eastbound I-80 in the Sierra. Parts of westbound I-80 remain closed. Highway 89 is closed at Emerald Bay.
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6:25 p.m.: After reopening temporarily, westbound Highway 50 closed again at Chiapa Drive and Meyers due to a big rig blocking the road, according to Caltrans.
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6 p.m.: Sacramento area temperatures will rise by more than 20 degrees next week.
5:15 p.m.: Dirk Verdoorn describes a “wall of lightning” as thunderstorms north of Sacramento move east.
5 p.m.: Here’s a look at current road closures, including on Interstate 80 due to spinouts.
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Drivers who were on I-80 before the closures were announced were stuck in the backup for hours while being told to turn around. KCRA 3’s Orko Manna and Mason Silva were among those in the backup for around four hours.
Some people heading to their destinations said it was among one of the longest delays they have experienced.
“We’ve never been stuck like this, this long before. This is something new, and especially in the first week of May. It’s interesting,” Reno resident Steve Blackhall said. “We just want to get home and see our dogs.”
Caltrans said crews were working hard to remove the vehicles that had spun out and clear snow from the interstate. Blackhall said his SUV is prepared for wintry weather.
“We have four-wheel drive and I lock in four-wheel drive in these kinds of conditions. Take it slow and easy. Try not to pass everybody, and just drive safely and carefully,” Blackhall said.
Drivers across the board said they came ready for the conditions.
“It’s a four-by-four, we have snow tires, and if we really feel that the car is slipping, we also have our chains, so yeah, we’re all prepared for that,” Dublin, California resident Monisha Singh said.
Singh was with a few people visiting California from all the way across the globe in India. They said, despite the traffic impacts, they were enjoying the snowfall.
“We didn’t predict this. We had plans to go to Tahoe and it’s especially, it’s mesmerizing. It really feels good. Feels good,” India resident Pulkit Agrawal said.
While spring snow is not entirely uncommon, visitors did not expect to see it this time of year in Northern California.
“It’s awesome, you know. Who expects snowfall in May? It’s simply awesome,” India resident Neha Bhati said. “Right now, it’s so Christmasy and everything is so beautiful, wonderful.”
4:45 p.m.: The National Weather Service is warning of the risk of 30 mph winds and hail in parts of the region.
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3:55 p.m.: Eastbound I-80 is closed at Colfax and State Route 20 is closed at Nevada Street due to spinouts.
3:50 p.m.: Traffic is being held on Highway 50 eastbound at Echo Summit and westbound at Myers, according to Caltrans.
2 p.m.: Traffic is being turned back on I-80 between Truckee and Baxter due to multiple spinouts
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1:10 p.m.: KCRA 3’s Orko Manna is in Cisco Grove, where snow is falling.
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11:40 a.m.: Chain controls are in place on I-80 between Nyack and Truckee in both directions, Caltrans said.
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11:15 a.m.: Heavy rain has discouraged some from attending Sacramento’s Midtown Farmers Market.
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10 a.m.: According to the National Weather Service, isolated thunderstorms are possible in Northern California on Saturday.
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8:30 a.m.: KCRA 3’s weather team suggests Saturday’s weather is perfect for staying indoors.
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REAL-TIME TRAFFIC MAP
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TRACK INTERACTIVE, DOPPLER RADAR
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DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOR THE LATEST
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Follow our KCRA weather team on social media
Watch our forecasts on TV or online
Here’s where to find our latest video forecast. You can also watch a livestream of our latest newscast here. The banner on our website turns red when we’re live.
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