TRUCKEE, Calif. – As the Tahoe Basin sees another spring storm move through the region, travelers are urged to check road conditions before heading over mountain passes or toward Reno and Carson City.
As of 10:34 a.m. April 21, multiple highways around the basin are under chain control and traffic restrictions due to snow and hazardous conditions.
Chain controls are in effect on several key routes:
- Interstate 80 westbound from Donner Lake Interchange to Nyack
- Interstate 80 eastbound from Kingvale to Truckee
- Highway 88 from Iron Mountain to Red Lake
- Pioneer Trail in Truckee
Truck screening is also in place:
- Westbound Interstate 80 at Mogul, Nevada
- Eastbound Interstate 80 at Applegate
A lane closure is also impacting travel on westbound Interstate 80 between Floriston Way and Hinton Road. One of two lanes is closed due to emergency work. The closure is expected to remain in place until about 5:01 p.m. April 21.
Officials advise drivers to carry chains, allow extra travel time and use caution, as storms in the Sierra can bring rapidly changing conditions.
