Interstate 80 reopened in both directions between Colfax and the California-Nevada state line Sunday afternoon after dangerous conditions shut down the roadway for several hours, according to the California Department of Transportation.
Low visibility caused by snow showers prompted authorities to completely close the roadway Saturday evening. By 2 p.m. on Sunday, passenger vehicles were allowed to travel along the roadway, but big rigs were still barred from moving through the area, according to the California Department of Transportation.
Highway 50, the other main artery linking Sacramento to Lake Tahoe, was also impacted by the treacherous conditions. The highway was reduced to one lane in each direction from three miles east of Pollock Pines to one mile west of Riverton as of 2 p.m., according to the California Department of Transportation. Chains were also required for all travelers except vehicles with four-wheel drive and snow tires.
This weekend's round of wet weather was forecasted to dump roughly one to two feet of fresh snow across the Sierra Nevada. Snow showers and gusty winds prompted officials to implement a winter storm warning, which remained in effect until 4 p.m.
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