In snowy Tahoe, I-80 was temporarily closed in both directions Monday morning due to multiple spinouts, and rainy conditions around the Bay are leading to ponding and road closures as well.
I-80 was back open as of 1:30 pm Monday after being shut down for several hours in both directions in the Sierra. As snow continues to fall in the mountains, chain controls and lowered speed limits are in effect. Chains are required in the eastbound and westbound lanes from the Nevada state line to 2.1 miles east of Baxter in Placer County.
As KCRA reports, chains are also required on Highway 50 from Twin Bridges to Meyers…