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  • OEM Says to Be Prepared for Strong Wind Storm Around Christmas Eve – KXL

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    PORTLAND, Ore. — The National Weather Service in Portland says a wind storm is likely hitting the area sometime on Christmas Eve.

    They say they do expect it to last for around 6 hours and include gusts of 50 to 70 miles per hour along the Oregon Coast and 45 to 58 miles per hour inland.  The Oregon Department of Emergency Management says they are working with officials throughout the state to be ready to help provide services.

    They say to expect power outages in certain areas and possible snow storms in the Cascades at higher elevations.

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  • Xcel warns of fire risk, possible power shutoffs as winds hit Colorado

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    DENVER — Xcel Energy is warning of critical fire weather and potential power outages on Monday as a cold front moves into Colorado’s Front Range, dropping temperatures to around 60 degrees.

    Xcel said it’s evaluating whether or not it will proactively turn off power for customers in Adams, Boulder, Jefferson and eastern Denver counties on Monday.

    The utility company said public safety power shutoff is not a step taken lightly and is only used when other methods are not enough to help prevent wildfires.

    It is urging customers who rely on medical equipment to prepare for possible extended outages.

    A Denver7 Weather Action Day is in effect Monday for high winds and high fire dangers for the whole Denver metro area.

    Very windy conditions are forecast to develop late Sunday night into Monday morning across Colorado’s higher terrain and plains. A fire weather watch will remain in effect.

    The foothills may see brief gusts up to 75 mph between 9 a.m. and noon, according to the National Weather Service.

    Mountain peaks above 10,500 ft could experience gusts up to 80 mph through midday.

    The Eastern Plains will see widespread gusts of 45–55 mph, with isolated gusts reaching 60 mph.

    Xcel Energy is encouraging customers to build a home emergency kit, which should include the following:

    • Battery-powered radio
    • Flashlights
    • Batteries
    • Backup phone chargers
    • A phone that does not require electricity
    • Non-electric alarm clock

    Additionally, light mountain snow is possible on Monday to the north of I-70, but the plains will stay mostly dry and cooler, with highs in the 60s.

    Tuesday and Wednesday look like pleasant fall weather days before another temperature drop, and a chance for rain arrives on Thursday.

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  • Strong surf, winds wash out Ponce Inlet jetty walkway months after repairs

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    Strong surf, winds wash out Ponce Inlet jetty walkway months after repairs

    THE PONCE INLET JETTY HAS NOW BEEN WASHED AWAY. TAKE A LOOK AT THIS PHOTO THAT SHOWS THE AFTERMATH OF THE ROUGH SURF AND HIGH TIDE ALONG THE VOLUSIA COUNTY COAST. YOU SEE THE ROCKS AND THEN THE WOOD JUST TOSSED ALL AROUND HERE AS WESH TWO SPENCER TRACY EXPLAINS, THIS WASHOUT COMES AFTER MONTHS OF REPAIR. LINDSAY. THE HIGH SURF IS CLEARLY VISIBLE. CHECK OUT THE WAVES, JUST HOW BIG THEY ARE, AND I THINK THE BIGGER PICTURE IS SHOWING THOSE WAVES CRASHING AGAINST THAT JETTY WALKWAY. AND THAT’S WHERE YOU CAN SEE THE DAMAGE TO IT. AND WE’VE HEARD FROM SOME FISHERMEN THAT TELL US IT’S AFFECTING THEIR LIVELIHOOD, THAT THEY’RE NOT ABLE TO GO OUT THERE RIGHT NOW. AT THIS MOMENT, WE KNOW THE COUNTY STAFF BUILT THIS TEMPORARY WOODEN WALKWAY, MUCH TO THE DELIGHT OF THE FISHERMEN WHO FREQUENT THE AREA. A COUNTY SPOKESPERSON SAYS THE WALKWAY WAS DAMAGED RECENTLY AND CLOSED, BUT THESE CONDITIONS HAVE TAKEN THE WHOLE THING. THE COUNTY PLANS TO EXTEND THE CONCRETE JETTY, BUT IT’S A LENGTHY PROCESS REQUIRING FEDERAL APPROVAL FROM THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS. IT’S JUST ONE EXAMPLE OF HOW THIS NASTY WEATHER IS IMPACTING THE COAST. WE LIVE IN IN DAYTONA BEACH SHORES ON THE RIVER, AND MY HUSBAND’S BEEN IN THAT HOUSE SINCE THE 70S AND NEVER HAS THE WATER BEEN THAT HIGH. WHEN THERE’S NOT A STORM, A HURRICANE. SO SWIMMING IN THE WATER ALONG VOLUSIA SHORELINE WAS PROHIBITED YESTERDAY AS THE COUNTY WAS UNDER A DOUBLE RED FLAG WARNING. THAT’S ALL BECAUSE OF THE STRONG RIP CURRENTS AND AS WELL AS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF DEBRIS. THEY’RE ASKING PEOPLE NOT TO TOUCH SEAWEED THAT WASHES UP, SAYING IT PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN RENOURISHMENT. THE COUNTY SAYS ONCE THE WEATHER GETS BETTER, THAT’S WHEN THEY PLAN TO HAVE CREWS GO OUT THERE AND REPAIR THAT JETTY. BUT AS YOU CAN SEE RIGHT NOW, THAT’S DEFINITELY NOT HAPPENING TODAY. AS YOU CAN SEE, THE RIP CURRENTS ARE STILL REALLY STRONG. AND AS WE WERE HEADING INTO THE INLET, OFFICIALS TOLD US THAT RIGHT NOW THEY’RE UNDER A RED FLAG WARNING. SO THEY’RE STILL URGING PEOPLE NOT TO GO IN THE WATER AS IT CAN BE DANGEROUS. I’M COVERING VOLUSIA COUNTY IN PONCE INLET.

    Strong surf, winds wash out Ponce Inlet jetty walkway months after repairs

    Updated: 9:34 AM EDT Oct 12, 2025

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    The Ponce Inlet jetty walkway, which reopened in May, was washed out to sea Saturday morning due to high surf and windy weather along the coast.The whole section of the jetty had been getting clobbered by high surf for a few days.It had been closed following Hurricane Milton and reopened in May.The county had finished work on the wooden portion of the walkway in time for Memorial Day, bringing smiles to the faces of fishermen who frequent the area.However, the high surf conditions and wind washed it out to sea Saturday morning.The county said it had been closed since Hurricane Imelda damaged it a little more than a week ago.Many people have been asking why not drive pilings into the ground and make the whole thing concrete?The short answer is that this walkway has always been temporary.The county plans to extend the concrete deck, but has to get plans approved by the Army Corps of Engineers before work can begin.A county spokesperson said staff will be out clearing debris once conditions improve.

    PONCE INLET, Fla. —

    The Ponce Inlet jetty walkway, which reopened in May, was washed out to sea Saturday morning due to high surf and windy weather along the coast.

    The whole section of the jetty had been getting clobbered by high surf for a few days.

    It had been closed following Hurricane Milton and reopened in May.

    The county had finished work on the wooden portion of the walkway in time for Memorial Day, bringing smiles to the faces of fishermen who frequent the area.

    However, the high surf conditions and wind washed it out to sea Saturday morning.

    The county said it had been closed since Hurricane Imelda damaged it a little more than a week ago.

    Many people have been asking why not drive pilings into the ground and make the whole thing concrete?

    The short answer is that this walkway has always been temporary.

    The county plans to extend the concrete deck, but has to get plans approved by the Army Corps of Engineers before work can begin.

    A county spokesperson said staff will be out clearing debris once conditions improve.

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  • Live radar: Track incoming nor’easter

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    A nor’easter churned its way up the East Coast on Sunday, with New Jersey declaring a state of emergency and some airports posting delays and cancellations in advance of anticipated coastal flooding, and strong winds, as another storm system struck farther south with heavy rain and flooding.

    Parts of the state are forecast to experience moderate to major coastal flooding, inland flash flooding, winds up to 60 mph, up to 5 inches of rain and high surf, potentially causing beach erosion. Some volunteers were putting sandbags at beaches.

    Track the system using our live radar above and get the latest forecast details from Storm Team 4 right here.

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  • Severe storms bring heavy winds, flooding to DC area Sunday – WTOP News

    Severe storms bring heavy winds, flooding to DC area Sunday – WTOP News

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    There is a possibility for severe thunderstorms, gusty winds, heavy rain and even a few isolated tornadoes for the District, Maryland and Virginia into Sunday evening. Here’s what you need to know.

    Listen live to WTOP for traffic and weather updates on the 8s.

    Severe thunderstorms, gusty winds, heavy rain put portions of the District, Maryland and Virginia under warnings throughout Sunday evening. Here’s what you need to know.

    • Flood Warnings remain in effect for Anne Arundel, Howard and Baltimore Counties in Maryland through 5:15 a.m.
    • Flash Flood Warnings remain

    The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch, as well as a flash flood warnings for portions of the D.C. and Baltimore metro areas through 10 p.m. Sunday night. Ongoing Flash Flood Warnings impacting the region were cancelled just before 11 p.m.

    The NWS also issued a special marine warning for the Patapsco River in Maryland, while portions of Ellicott City, Maryland, underwent significant challenges along flooding roadways.

    “Showers and thunderstorms will continue for a couple of more hours, and there will be a risk of gusty winds and heavy rain,” WTOP Meteorologist Mike Stinneford said.

    Storms around the region are expected to taper off and end after midnight as fog begins to develop around some areas.

    Monday shows signs of bringing wet, although not as severe, conditions through the District, Maryland and Virginia as a cold front enters the region, Stinneford said. However, the rest of the workweek is looks to be not so drab.

    “Want some good news? Beautiful weather is coming our way Tuesday through Thursday with pleasant temperatures and low humidity,” he said.

    Ellicott City sees severe flooding

    Significant amounts of standing water impacted major roadways between Baltimore and the District, according to WTOP’s Joe Fox. But some of the worst impacts were felt along Ellicott City roadways.

    “Most of our issues have resolved themselves along major roadways,” Fox said, adding that while lane closures were ebbing, “I would still stay away from (Historic) Ellicott City.”

    Howard County Executive Calvin Ball said that the flooding that hit the city brought three inches of rainfall to Howard County in a short period of time and limited flooding, but no business appeared to see flooding as of Sunday evening.

    Ball said that was due in part to planning and preemptive responses from the county’s emergency management office.

    “The Historic Ellicott City Outdoor Tone Alert system was activated at 9:48 p.m., notifying residents of the Flash Flood Warning and directing people in the vicinity of Historic Ellicott City to seek higher ground,” Ball said in a statement.

    After the alert was activated again at 10 p.m., county power outages rose, reaching 1,280 by 11 p.m.

    Ball said his office plans to continue monitoring the remaining impacts of the storm over the coming hours and days.

    “While we remain vigilant, these storm events underscore the importance of our ongoing impactful investments in flood mitigation and prevention,” Ball said. “While we still have much to do, we continue to make tangible and visible progress for our community.”

    WTOP’s Joshua Barlow, Ivy Lyons and Matt Small contributed to this report.

    7News First Alert Forecast

    SUNDAY NIGHT: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, ending after midnight. Areas of fog developing. Lows upper 60s to lower 70s

    MONDAY: A chance of a morning showers. Thunderstorms becoming likely in the afternoon. Storms may be severe. Highs in the low to mid 80s

    TUESDAY: Becoming sunny, cooler and less humid. Highs 75 to 80

    WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny and pleasant with low humidity. Highs in the mid to upper 70s

    THURSDAY: Mostly sunny and continued pleasant with low humidity. Highs upper 70s to lower 80s

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  • Memorial Day off to rainy start as potential for severe weather looms – WTOP News

    Memorial Day off to rainy start as potential for severe weather looms – WTOP News

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    D.C., Maryland and Virginia may have gotten a preview of severe weather to come after a weekend of warm, muggy and stormy weather. Here’s what you need to know. 

    D.C., Maryland and Virginia may have gotten a preview of severe weather to come after a weekend of warm, muggy and stormy weather. Here’s what you need to know.

    Overnight across the region, drivers caught a stray shower or thunderstorm, as a powerful line of storms and a cold front made for a stormy Sunday evening.

    WTOP Meteorologist Mike Stinneford said that while rain and a light breeze continued overnight, the amount of sun and heat will likely create some instability in the skies Monday afternoon and evening.

    “It’s going to be interesting. If we get some sun [Monday] morning and temperatures start to rise as a strong cold front comes in,” Stinneford said, “we could see another round of severe storms with the possibility of some damaging winds and, once again, maybe some isolated tornadoes.”

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    Any outdoor barbecues or poolside events should definitely be prepared for a rainy day with another round of showers and storms during the afternoon and evening hours. Some of these storms could be intense, according to 7News First Alert Meteorologist Brian van de Graaff said.

    “While a few thundershowers are not out of the question early in the day, the latest forecast trends hint during the afternoon and evening hours,” van de Graaff told WTOP.

    Full Forecast

    MEMORIAL DAY, MONDAY MORNING: Partly to mostly cloudy. Chance of a shower or storm. Lows in the mid 60s to lower 70s.

    MONDAY AFTERNOON: Thunderstorms becoming likely. Storms may produce damaging winds and tornadoes. Highs in the lower 80s

    TUESDAY: Sunny and pleasant with lower humidity. Highs upper 70s to lower 80s

    WEDNESDAY: A chance of afternoon showers. Highs in the 70s

    THURSDAY AND FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the low to mid 70s

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    WTOP’s Joshua Barlow, Valerie Bonk, Emily Venezky and Ivy Lyons contributed to this report.

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  • Severe risk passes, nicer weather weekend ahead

    Severe risk passes, nicer weather weekend ahead

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    RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Central North Carolina avoided any significant severe weather Thursday.

    Isolated afternoon thunderstorms were possible as a front moved through the region, but the storm system lost energy after hitting the Charlotte area hard.

    Weather turns deadly in western NC

    A state of emergency was declared for Gaston County on Wednesday evening following a large storm.

    Raw video from WSOC shows some of the storm damage in Gaston County.

    First responders were working to clear roads of downed power lines and broken trees and were helping residents, officials said.

    The New Hope Fire Department responded to a tree down on a car. One person in the car was killed and another was taken to a hospital, officials said.

    More than 135,000 customers had lost power in the state as of Wednesday evening, according to PowerOutage.us.

    Gaston County Schools announced Wednesday night that there would be no school for students on Thursday.

    Looking ahead

    By Friday, a cold front will move into central North Carolina and bring cooler conditions with a mix of clouds, sunshine and cooler air. Most of the thunderstorms and showers should stay south of the Triangle.

    On Friday, temperatures will be in the upper 70s, and there will be enough instability to trigger a few showers late in the day.

    The good news is that Mother’s Day weekend looks to be setting up nicely weather-wise. We clear out for the weekend with temperatures in the mid-70s on Saturday and Sunday.

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  • Severe storms with tennis ball-size hail pummel Charlotte area Saturday, NWS says

    Severe storms with tennis ball-size hail pummel Charlotte area Saturday, NWS says

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    Severe storms with predicted 70-mph winds and hail the size of tennis balls swept across the Charlotte area on Saturday, April 20. 2024, National Weather Service meteorologists reported.

    Severe storms with predicted 70-mph winds and hail the size of tennis balls swept across the Charlotte area on Saturday, April 20. 2024, National Weather Service meteorologists reported.

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    Severe storms with predicted 70-mph winds and hail the size of tennis balls swept across the Charlotte area on Saturday, National Weather Service meteorologists reported.

    Union County and other areas were still at risk nearing 6 p.m., according to NWS severe weather alerts on X, the former social media platform Twitter.

    NWS forecasters said 70-mph gusts and tennis-ball sized hail were possible south of Waxhaw in Union and hail the size of half-dollar coins elsewhere in the region.

    News media posts on X showed smashed front windshields on cars in Rock Hill.

    The vast majority of outages from the storms were just west of Rock Hill, where 4,000 customers were without power at 5:45 p.m., the Duke Energy outage map showed.

    No injuries were immediately reported.

    Charlotte forecast: Rain, plunging temps

    With a 90% chance of showers through the afternoon Sunday, Charlotte also saw a drastic drop in temperatures from last week, according to the NWS Charlotte forecast at 11 a.m. Sunday.

    Charlotte’s forecast high of 55 on Sunday would be about 30 degrees lower than highs just days ago.

    Conditions should quickly improve, with predicted highs of 65 on Monday, 72 on Tuesday, 77 on Wednesday, 73 on Thursday, 75 on Friday and 76 on Saturday, the forecast showed.

    Partly sunny to clear skies are forecast through the week.

    This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

    This story was originally published April 20, 2024, 5:49 PM.

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  • Blustery start to the week with a wind alert Sunday in DC area – WTOP News

    Blustery start to the week with a wind alert Sunday in DC area – WTOP News

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    Blustery winds blowing through the D.C. area Sunday with gusts up to 55 mph are expected to continue through the start of the workweek.

    Blustery winds blowing through the D.C. area Sunday with gusts up to 55 mph are expected to continue through the start of the workweek.

    There’s a wind advisory in effect for the entire region from now through Monday at 5 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Winds will start to calm Monday evening.

    “It can make for some difficult driving and bumpy flights going in and out of the airports,” said 7News First Alert meteorologist Jordan Evans.

    It’s going to be a cold one too as the temperatures are expected to drop from the high 50s on Sunday to the low 30s and even down to the 20s with the wind chill overnight.

    “There could be sustained winds anywhere from 25 to 30 mph in parts of the area as a strong storm system out to the north and east is bringing in the gusty winds,” Evans said.

    The National Weather Service warned those in the D.C. area that gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects and “tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

    The NWS also advised to use extra caution while driving in the D.C. area during the advisory, especially if “operating a high profile vehicle.”

    The Federal Aviation Administration reported that flights are delayed an average of two hours at Dulles International Airport on Sunday due to the wind.

    The Chesapeake Bay Bridge advised that Phase 1 Wind Warnings were in effect for the bridge on Sunday afternoon.

    Forecast

    SUNDAY NIGHT: WIND ALERT. Mostly sunny and windy. Temps: 36-42. Winds: Northwest 20-30 mph, with gusts of 40-50 mph.

    OVERNIGHT: WIND ALERT. Partly cloudy, windy and cold. Lows in the 30s, with wind chills in the 20s. Winds: Northwest 15-25 mph, with gusts of 30-40 mph.

    MONDAY: WIND ALERT. Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the 50s. Winds: Northwest 15-25 mph, with gusts of 35-45 mph.

    TUESDAY: Sunny and mild. Highs in the mid-60s to 70 degrees. Winds: West 10-15 mph.

    WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy and mild. Highs in the low 70s. Winds: South 5-10 mph.

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  • Sierra Snowstorm: Live updates on snow impacts, Northern California rain

    Sierra Snowstorm: Live updates on snow impacts, Northern California rain

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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.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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