More storms expected after slippery weekend for I-80 in the Sierras

Rainfall is expected in northern California on Monday after a long weekend of closures and backups on Interstate 80. 

Interstate 80 and highway 50 in the Sierras experienced intermittent shutdowns on Saturday, December 14th as traffic continuously spun out in the snowy conditions. Sunday saw fog and frost in the area, but chain controls were lifted for Interstate 80 and Highway 50 by 5 p.m. December 15th. 

After a long morning in the Sierra today, traffic is again at a standstill on EB I-80 beginning at Castle Peak due to multiple spinouts over Donner Summit. Chain controls on all Sierra highways. Expect long delays. https://t.co/X5OiS6OEtB pic.twitter.com/25pc1lJCZh

— Caltrans District 3 (@CaltransDist3) December 14, 2024

According to KCRA 3,  rain is expected to move into the area on Monday morning, December 16th, with some snow showers expected. The snowfall is not expected to reach the dramatic totals seen on Saturday. 

Dry conditions are forecasted for the area for the rest of the week, with the next wave of moisture expected on Saturday, December 21st.