Chain controls are in place Tuesday morning from Cisco Grove (exit 164) to Truckee (exit 184).

Tuesday - Thursday:

The snow-covered roads Tuesday morning should melt off through the day. We will see a drier pattern with no weather-related travel issues from Tuesday afternoon through Thursday. 

Thursday Night - Sunday Storms:

The next storm is forecast to move into the northern Sierra Thursday evening into Friday. This first system looks weaker Friday but with several inches of snow possible for the mountains. Expect chain controls to set back up again by early Friday morning with snow levels down between 3000-4000 ft. to start.

A wetter storm is right on the heels of the first storm for Friday night into Sunday. This storm is expected to bring heavy snow and travel headaches. Snow levels may rise up to 5000-6000 ft. by Saturday before falling again by Saturday night into Sunday back below 4000 ft. Strong winds and blowing snow are expected fro Saturday and then winding down some for Sunday.

The snow showers are expected to taper off Sunday night with improving travel conditions into Monday.

Expect slow travel and chain controls through the Sierra through Sunday. Expect low visibility at times and also possible road closures at times during the peak of the storm Friday night into Saturday night. Travel is not advised during this period.

Long-Range:

Additional storms are possible Sunday into the week of the 12th. We'll have more details as we get closer. Be prepared for winter travel through the Sierra through mid-December during this active weather pattern.

BA

P.S. NWS Graphs and Caltrans live cams are below (we don't control them)...

I-80 Road Cams:

Colfax, Exit 135 - 2,414'

Blue Canyon, Exit 154 - 5,022'

Cisco Grove, Exit 165 - 5,814'

Kingvale, Exit 171 - 6,095'

Castle Peak, Exit 176 - 7,165'

Donner Summit - 7,221'

Donner Lake, Exit 180 - 6,394'

Truckee, Exit 184 - 5,905'

Truckee, Exit 188 - 5,928'

Truckee Scales, Exit 191 - 5,826'

Floriston, Exit 199 - 5,291'

If you are traveling through the Sierra please use the links below for travel advisories as we do not give our opinions on the "safest" or "best" travel times for liability reasons. The storm timing, road conditions, & chain control areas are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

NWS Reno: https://www.weather.gov/rev/
NWS Sacramento: https://www.weather.gov/sto/
CA road conditions: http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-b... (and 1-800-427-7623)
NV road conditions: https://nvroads.com/
OSS weather share: http://oss.weathershare.org/#