Now that snow has begun in the Sierra on Thursday, it won’t let up anytime soon.Our KCRA 3 weather team is calling Friday and Saturday Alert Days, specifically in the Sierra, because of hazardous conditions that include several feet of snow, strong winds and travel impacts. You should not drive to the Sierra if you do not have to.Thursday through Sunday are Impact Days in the Sacramento Valley because of rain. Flooding is not expected, but there may be some ponding on certain roadways.Related ContentForecast timeline for Sierra snow, Valley rainWhat does a blizzard warning for the Sierra actually mean?Track Doppler radar for California snowstorm, traffic mapsBelow, you can find live updates on snow impacts.10:15 p.m.: Traffic was temporarily delayed on I-80 as crews responded to reports of a traffic collision on the Central Truckee offramp, according to California Highway Patrol online logs. No injuries were reported. 8 p.m.: KCRA 3’s Carolina Estrada with a view of snowfall in Nyack. 7:40 p.m.: KCRA 3’s Lee Anne Denyer is between Twin Bridges and Meyers on Highway 50, where chain control is still in effect. 6:15 p.m.: A semi-truck was rear-ended as at least one passenger was putting chains on the wheels on the eastbound I-80 near Cisco Road onramp. 6 p.m.: A blanket of snow hit Meyers along Highway 50. KCRA 3’s Maricela De La Cruz was there to describe the sudden change in conditions. 4 p.m.: Chain controls are in place along I-80 in the Sierra. KCRA 3’s Deneeka Hill is in Kingsvale and says some drivers are losing their chains while traveling up the road. 3:45 p.m.: Yosemite National Park says it will be closed from midnight all the way through Sunday at noon if not later due to the storm. Anyone visiting the park is being asked to leave as soon as possible and no late than Friday at noon. 1:35 p.m.: Snow is now visible along Highway 50.12:30 p.m.: KCRA 3’s Maricela De La Cruz was at Sierra-at-Tahoe, which decided to also close today along with closing Friday.Ski lifts were not moving and some people could be seen leaving. The resort’s general manager told KCRA 3 that he would play opening and closing by ear each day based on conditions.12 p.m.: Watch our weather coverage from the 12 p.m. newscast below.11:39 a.m.: Eastbound Interstate 80 at Donner Summit has reopened hours after a big rig overturned and blocked lanes.11:25 a.m.: These are chain controls as of this writing, according to Caltrans.Interstate 80Eastbound — Chains are required for all four-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all wheels from Kingvale in Placer County to Truckee in Nevada County.I-80 in this direction is closed to all big rigs due to an overturned big rig at Donner Summit blocking lanes. Caltrans recommends drivers choose an alternate route.Westbound — Chains are required for all vehicles except four-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires from Kingvale to roughly five miles west of Kingvale.Trucks are being screened five miles west of Reno at Mogul. Drivers must have chains in their possession to proceed.Highway 50No traffic restrictions at this time.10:58 a.m.: The California Department of Water Resources announced the findings of its third Phillips Station snow survey of the season.9:30 a.m.: KCRA 3’s Melanie Wingo was at the Foothills along Highway 50, where people stocked up on supplies ahead of the snowstorm.8:40 a.m.: Sierra-at-Tahoe plans to either stay open or closed depending on snow conditions. General Manager John Rice talked about his plans for the safety of guests and staff.7:36 a.m.: An overturned big rig has eastbound Interstate 80 shut down. Officials said speed was a factor, and chain controls were not in effect at the time. The estimated time of reopening is 1:15 p.m.6:30 a.m.: The California Department of Water Resources is doing its third snow survey Thursday morning, a day early because of hazardous snowy conditions forecast on Friday.Get California storm-readyDownload our app for the latest breaking news and weather alertsTrack live California Doppler radarSee our live traffic mapSend us your weather videos and photosBe prepared for road closures: Download Caltrans’ QuickMap app or check the latest QuickMap road conditions here. This will also show chain control information.Follow our KCRA weather team on social mediaChief meteorologist Mark Finan on Facebook and TwitterMeteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook and TwitterMeteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on FacebookMeteorologist/Climate Reporter Heather Waldman on Facebook and TwitterWatch our forecasts on TV or onlineHere’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.We’re also streaming on the Very Local app for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.
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Now that snow has begun in the Sierra on Thursday, it won’t let up anytime soon.
Our KCRA 3 weather team is calling Friday and Saturday Alert Days, specifically in the Sierra, because of hazardous conditions that include several feet of snow, strong winds and travel impacts. You should not drive to the Sierra if you do not have to.
Thursday through Sunday are Impact Days in the Sacramento Valley because of rain. Flooding is not expected, but there may be some ponding on certain roadways.
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Below, you can find live updates on snow impacts.
10:15 p.m.: Traffic was temporarily delayed on I-80 as crews responded to reports of a traffic collision on the Central Truckee offramp, according to California Highway Patrol online logs. No injuries were reported.
8 p.m.: KCRA 3’s Carolina Estrada with a view of snowfall in Nyack.
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7:40 p.m.: KCRA 3’s Lee Anne Denyer is between Twin Bridges and Meyers on Highway 50, where chain control is still in effect.
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6:15 p.m.: A semi-truck was rear-ended as at least one passenger was putting chains on the wheels on the eastbound I-80 near Cisco Road onramp.
6 p.m.: A blanket of snow hit Meyers along Highway 50. KCRA 3’s Maricela De La Cruz was there to describe the sudden change in conditions.
4 p.m.: Chain controls are in place along I-80 in the Sierra. KCRA 3’s Deneeka Hill is in Kingsvale and says some drivers are losing their chains while traveling up the road.
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3:45 p.m.: Yosemite National Park says it will be closed from midnight all the way through Sunday at noon if not later due to the storm.
Anyone visiting the park is being asked to leave as soon as possible and no late than Friday at noon.
1:35 p.m.: Snow is now visible along Highway 50.
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12:30 p.m.: KCRA 3’s Maricela De La Cruz was at Sierra-at-Tahoe, which decided to also close today along with closing Friday.
Ski lifts were not moving and some people could be seen leaving. The resort’s general manager told KCRA 3 that he would play opening and closing by ear each day based on conditions.
12 p.m.: Watch our weather coverage from the 12 p.m. newscast below.
11:39 a.m.: Eastbound Interstate 80 at Donner Summit has reopened hours after a big rig overturned and blocked lanes.
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11:25 a.m.: These are chain controls as of this writing, according to Caltrans.
Interstate 80
Eastbound — Chains are required for all four-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all wheels from Kingvale in Placer County to Truckee in Nevada County.
I-80 in this direction is closed to all big rigs due to an overturned big rig at Donner Summit blocking lanes. Caltrans recommends drivers choose an alternate route.
Westbound — Chains are required for all vehicles except four-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires from Kingvale to roughly five miles west of Kingvale.
Trucks are being screened five miles west of Reno at Mogul. Drivers must have chains in their possession to proceed.
Highway 50
No traffic restrictions at this time.
10:58 a.m.: The California Department of Water Resources announced the findings of its third Phillips Station snow survey of the season.
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9:30 a.m.: KCRA 3’s Melanie Wingo was at the Foothills along Highway 50, where people stocked up on supplies ahead of the snowstorm.
8:40 a.m.: Sierra-at-Tahoe plans to either stay open or closed depending on snow conditions. General Manager John Rice talked about his plans for the safety of guests and staff.
7:36 a.m.: An overturned big rig has eastbound Interstate 80 shut down. Officials said speed was a factor, and chain controls were not in effect at the time. The estimated time of reopening is 1:15 p.m.
6:30 a.m.: The California Department of Water Resources is doing its third snow survey Thursday morning, a day early because of hazardous snowy conditions forecast on Friday.
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