Both Directions of I-80 Traffic Held Due to Multiple Collisions

Both directions of I-80 are closed due to multiple collisions, the California Highway Patrol said Tuesday.

On Twitter, CHP said traffic was being held from Alta to Truckee.

Both directions of I 80 traffic being held from Alta to Truckee due to multiple collisions.

— CHP - Gold Run (@CHPGoldRun) November 26, 2019

Multiple collisions were reported along the 80 corridor near Cisco Grove.

It’s snowing on I-80 over the pass. The red dots indicate separate collisions along the 80 corridor near Cisco Grove. Please slow down and drive safely! #chp #collisions #snowstorm pic.twitter.com/8AuK6QTfed

— CHP - Gold Run (@CHPGoldRun) November 26, 2019

Weather forecasters in Northern Nevada are warning of possible blizzard conditions and near-zero visibility overnight in the Sierra Nevada due to blowing snow and gusty winds.

According to a National Weather Service meteorologist, road conditions are expected to deteriorate overnight as temperature drops and snow accumulates.

The CHP is checking cars on I-80. They say if you don’t have chains, 4-wheel drive or all wheel drive you can’t keep going. Nobody is moving right now though, traffic at a standstill. CHP says 40 accidents right now on I-80. #snowstorm pic.twitter.com/cgXuiZYwTj

— Jodi Hernandez (@JodiHernandezTV) November 26, 2019

Here are some helpful tips to take into consideration when driving in snowy conditions.

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