Sierra snowstorm: Multiple spinouts reported on I-80
Snow blankets Sierra, and more coming
Residents and visitors in the Sierra spent time on Wednesday enjoying a winter wonderland as snow fell across the mountain range.
TRUCKEE, Calif. - The Sierra Nevada was blanketed with snow on Wednesday as a storm swept through the region on Christmas Eve.
While residents and visitors were able to enjoy winter conditions as snow fell across the mountain range, officials warned that driving wasn't advised.
Hazardous travel conditions
What we know:
Multiple spinouts were reported on Interstate 80 near the Truckee and Donner Lake interchange because of slick roads.
Caltrans District 3 said Wednesday evening that heavy snowfall over Donner Summit caused traffic on eastbound and westbound Interstate 80 to be intermittently held throughout the day due to spinouts and crashes.
Tow trucks were deployed throughout the day to rescue stranded motorists.
Sierra snow: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
While snow starts late Christmas Eve, the worst conditions should arrive on Wednesday night and continue through Christmas Day, with heavy snow and dangerous travel, especially above 6,500 feet.
More snow in the forecast
What's next:
Forecasters said up to 4 feet of additional snow could fall in the Sierra through Sunday.
Chain controls remain in effect on Interstate 80 over Donner Summit for those heading into the area despite advisories against travel.
The Source: Information for this report comes from the California Highway Patrol Truckee division and Caltrans District 3.