Sierra Nevada

Strong Sierra snowstorm setting up this weekend

Truckers will hit a heavy snowstorm and possible road closures this weekend in the eastern California mountains. Chaining up will be a must.

Related: Chaining up: 4 pro tips for truckers

The storm system that has been drenching the Northwest this week will finally move inland, with cold air following. This will help produce snow in the Sierra Nevada for about 24 hours, from Friday afternoon to Saturday afternoon. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the region.

The...

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51-year Sierra snowfall record shattered

With less than a week remaining in 2021, part of the Lake Tahoe region broke its record for December snowfall set 51 years ago.

Related: Chaining up: 4 pro tips for truckers

On Monday, the December snow total at the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab (CSSL) reached 16.5 feet, smashing the 1970 record of 15 feet. Additional snowfall this week brought the December total to 17.5 feet by Wednesday morning.

A new October-December record of 22 feet has also been set, breaking the previous record of...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/51-year-sierra-snowfall-record-shattered

I-80 remains closed during eastern California blizzard

The latest snowstorm to hit the Sierra Nevada in the past week is keeping portions of Interstate 80, as well as U.S. and state routes in eastern California, shut down until further notice. This is according to officials with the California Department of Transportation and the California Highway Patrol.

I-80, SR-20 and SR-49 will remain CLOSED today due to downed trees, power lines and continued heavy snow. Crews are working around the clock to get the highways reopened. This video was taken...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/i-80-remains-closed-during-eastern-california-blizzard

At least 3 injured in Nevada pileup during blizzard

With drivers reporting whiteout conditions, up to 20 cars were involved in a crash in northwestern Nevada Sunday morning, according to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.

Related: Chaining up: 4 pro tips for truckers

Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue, which responded to the pileup, said at least three people were taken to the hospital in unknown condition.

“Conditions are extreme in the Washoe Valley with 50 mph winds and whiteout conditions,” the department said in a post to Twitter.

⚠#TMFR crews...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/at-least-3-injured-in-nevada-pileup-during-blizzard

Stormy Christmas week ahead for truckers out West

As much as 10 feet of snow could pile up in parts of the Mountain West by the end of Christmas weekend, making roads treacherous for travel.

Here are some photos from Caltrans webcams at Soda Springs taken around 5 am. Use caution if you must drive in the mountains today. For current road conditions across the area go to https://t.co/6jnhwJNN7a #CAwx @CaltransDist3 pic.twitter.com/bJeVOaWSey

— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) December 22, 2021

Truckers making last-minute deliveries and trying...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/stormy-christmas-week-ahead-for-truckers-out-west

Storms out west could snarl last-minute Christmas shipments

Cars and trucks stopped on a snow Sierra Nevada highway.

Several storm systems will be tracking into the West Coast this week and over the upcoming Christmas weekend, producing moderate to heavy snow and rain beginning Wednesday.

Related: A look back: 6 impactful weather events in 2021 transportation

The storms will primarily impact the Cascades in southern Oregon and northern California, as well as the Sierra Nevada in eastern California. However, travel could also become hazardous across the Rockies at times. Carriers, shippers and customers should...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/storms-out-west-could-snarl-last-minute-christmas-shipments

Hot Shots: Blizzard, dust storm, wildfire

Every Friday, FreightWaves takes a look at the past week or so in social media, highlighting images in trucking, transportation and weather. This week features a blizzard in the Sierra Nevada, a dust storm across the Plains and an Oklahoma late-season wildfire.

Sierra snow

A series of storms has slammed the Sierra Nevada this week, dumping more than 6 feet of snow in some spots, according to the National Weather Service. Not unusual for this region in December, but it creates trouble for...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/hot-shots-blizzard-dust-storm-wildfire

Major snowstorm trucking through Sierra Nevada

A powerful snowstorm began cranking in the Sierra Nevada Monday night, making roads slick and hazardous at a fairly quick pace.

Truckers should be ready to chain up and prepare for delays due to potential road closures.

This is what Donner Pass, Ca looks like right now. White out conditions from #AtmosphericRiver #WX #CaWx pic.twitter.com/CvLArBJfZr

— WxChasing- Brandon Clement (@bclemms) December 13, 2021

Anticipating the storm, the National Weather Service started issuing various winter...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/major-snowstorm-trucking-through-sierra-nevada

Major storm heading to Western US

A strong storm system will move from the Pacific into the West Coast late Saturday into Sunday, producing the heaviest amount of precipitation for the region since late October.

The potential impact zone will stretch from Oregon to areas of Southern California. Truckers should expect heavy rain in lower elevations and valleys of the Cascades and Sierra Nevada, heavy snow in higher elevations and strong winds at all locations.

Major cities within this zone include Portland, Oregon, and San...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/major-storm-heading-to-western-us

Hot Shots: Blizzard, tornadoes, landslides and more

Every Friday, FreightWaves takes a look at the past week or so in social media, highlighting images in trucking, transportation and weather. This week features truckers stuck in a Sierra snowstorm, a vehicle tossed by a tornado, a California highway blocked by landslides and more.

Slamming Sierra snow

A powerful storm last weekend dumped 36 to 42 inches of snow in parts of the Sierra Nevada, including Mammoth Lakes and Mount Rose Summit. The storm lasted into Monday, with nearly 30 inches piling...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/hot-shots-blizzard-tornadoes-landslides-and-more

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