Whiteout Conditions Shut Down I-80 In Placer, Nevada Counties
PLACER COUNTY (CBS13) – Interstate 80 in parts of Placer and Nevada counties has reopened after it closed down due to heavy snow, according to the California Highway Patrol Truckee.
Both directions of I-80 between Colfax and the Nevada state line were closed since Sunday morning due to whiteout conditions, CHP said.
According to Caltrans, the interstate was to be reopened to traffic at around 5 p.m. Sunday afternoon.
Truck traffic is still being restricted in the area.
