Interstate 80 reopens at the California-Nevada border

by Junna Base November 12, 2024

Update Monday 5:45 p.m

Interstate 80 westbound reopened Monday evening after being closed for hours.

According to Caltrans’ road information page, I-80 westbound opened just after 5 p.m.

The state agency reported that the road was closed at the Nevada-California border shortly after 2 p.m. due to several foothills on Donner Summit and a winter storm system moving across the Sierra Nevada.

Chain control restrictions were also lifted on westbound I-80 west of Truckee. An all truck requirement remained in place in the eastbound lanes.

A winter weather advisory is in effect for Truckee and other parts of the Sierra until 10 p.m. Monday.

Snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches were expected, according to the Reno NWS.

“Expect slippery road conditions for the afternoon and evening travel over passes in the region including Donner, Echo, Ebbetts, Carson and Mt Rose. Strong gusty winds and snow will reduce visibility to less than half a mile at times,” the advisory states.

Update Monday 2:35 p.m

Caltrans reported that westbound Interstate 80 is closed near the California border.

According to Caltrans, I-80 west of Verdi was closed around 2:15 p.m.

Original story

Motorists traveling on Interstate 80 will encounter chain checks west of Truckee.

According to Caltrans, inspections are required for all vehicles except those with four-wheel/four-wheel drive on I-80 starting just before Donner Pass Road.

The National Weather Service in Reno urged drivers to drive slowly on mountain passes in the Sierra due to ice and snow.

A winter weather advisory is in effect for the Truckee region until 10 p.m. Snow is expected above 6,000 feet, Reno NWS said.

Highs of 44 degrees and overnight lows of 14 degrees are expected in Truckee.

This story has been updated to add video.

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