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Updated: Wed Feb 18 12:43:21 PST 2026
I-80
[IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADA]
Is closed westbound to all tractor-semitrailer combinations at the Nevada State Line - Due to snow & traction concerns
**For Eastbound Traffic: Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from 3.4 mi east of Gold Run (Placer Co) to the Nevada State Line
Eastbound trucks are being screened at Applegate (Placer Co) - Drivers must have maximum chains in their possession in order to proceed - Permit loads are prohibited
**For Westbound Traffic: Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from the Nevada State Line to Colfax (Placer Co)
Please research chain control locations as Caltrans is currently working to update chain control descriptions for consistency with internet mapping, like Google Maps & Mapquest
All westbound trucks are required to stop at the brake check area 0.5 mi west of Nyack (Placer Co) - To reduced the risk of brake fires
[BUSINESS 80 - CAPITAL CITY FREEWAY]
No traffic restrictions are reported for this area.
US-50
[IN THE SACRAMENTO VALLEY & THE LAKE TAHOE BASIN]
Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from 9 mi east of Placerville to Riverton (El Dorado Co)
Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from 1.5 mi west of Kyburz to Meyers (El Dorado Co)
Please research chain control locations as Caltrans is currently working to update chain control descriptions for consistency with internet mapping, like Google Maps & Mapquest
[CAPITAL CITY FREEWAY]
No traffic restrictions are reported for this area.
CA-88
[IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADA]
Is closed from Dew Drop (Amador Co) to 5 mi west of Picketts Jct (Alpine Co) - Due to snow - Motorists are advised to use an alternate route
Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from 9 mi east of Pine Grove (Amador Co) to 3.5 mi east of Woodfords (Alpine Co)
Please research chain control locations as caltrans is currently working to update chain control descriptions for consistency with internet mapping, like google maps & mapquest.
CHP
2/18 5:46am (TKCC): ^89S R2 WOODFORDS TO MARKLEEVILLE |
2/18 5:45am (TKCC): ^88 R2 PIONEER TO STATELINE |
2/18 5:45am (TKCC): ^89L R2 XMAS TO PICKETTS JCT. |
2/18 5:45am (TKCC): ^50 R2 PLACERVILLE TO MEYERS |
2/18 5:43am (TKCC): ^89S R2 TRUCKEE TO EBRIGHTS |
2/18 5:42am (TKCC): ^89N R2 TRUCKEE TO SIERRAVILLE |
2/18 5:41am (TKCC): ^80 R2 ALTA TO STATELINE BOTH DIRECTIONS |
2/18 5:40am (TKCC): ^20 R2 GRASS VALLEY TO 80/20 JCT |