In response to recent record snowfall, Nevada's Governor Steve Sisolak has declared a State of Emergency in the Tahoe region.
Just after 8 p.m., the governor specifically cited roadways to be included in the State of Emergency: "Highway 50, Highway 207 (Kingsbury Grade) and Highway 28 are experiencing delays, dangerous road conditions and an oncoming storm," according to a Twitter post.
Based on advise from my team, I will be declaring a State of Emergency in Northern Nevada.
— Governor Sisolak (@GovSisolak) December 29, 2021
Highway 50, Highway 207 (Kingsbury Grade) and Highway 28 are experiencing delays, dangerous road conditions and an oncoming storm.
(@nevadadot, @NVEmergencyMgmt, @NV_StatePolice)
The snow has increased traffic and safety risks, and now after the governor's declaration, the Nevada Department of Transportation and Nevada State Police can turn drivers away.
"The Emergency will allow officials to order cars to head back into the valley until conditions subside and the roadways are safe. This will help prevent motorists from becoming stranded, potentially running out of gas in subfreezing temperatures without emergency services," the governor wrote in a tweet.
Emergency personnel need to be able to clear the roadways safely and prepare for snow removal, according to the governor's tweet.
Ask and you shall receive.
— CHP Truckee (@CHP_Truckee) December 29, 2021
I-80 westbound has reopened.
Chain Control is R2 Stateline to Drum Forebay.
Passenger cars and essential truck traffic only.
Hats off to @CaltransDist3 for literally moving a mountain of snow. pic.twitter.com/tJArt05qF4
After being closed for several days, Interstate 80 eastbound and westbound reopened on Tuesday night but only for passenger cars and essential truck traffic only, according to a tweet posted by the California Highway Patrol Truckee department.
