Weather News Reports

• Traffic collision shuts down U.S. 50 for hours before reopening

  • US 50

  • source: Bing
  • 26 views
  • Jul 25, 2026 3:12pm
  U.S. Highway 50 reopened after a commercial vehicle crash triggered a hazardous materials incident that shut down traffic near Ice House Road. Read More

• Westbound Interstate 80, Highway 50 reopen as snow clears in Northern California

  • US 80

  • source: Bing
  • 187 views
  • Apr 28, 2026 01:21am
  The previously closed interstate highways through the Sierra Nevada are beginning to reopen as conditions begin to improve. The California Highway Patrol announced on social media the closures of ... Read More

• Winter Storm Watch: Up to 18 Inches of Snow Headed for the Sierra Nevada, I-80 and Highway 50 at Risk

  • I-80

  • source: Bing
  • 143 views
  • Apr 20, 2026 02:25am
  Chain controls are near-certain over Donner Summit and Echo Summit from Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening, with a brief break midday Wednesday before a second round moves in. NWS Reno says an ... Read More

• Closures of Highway W announced due to flooding

  • US 50

  • source: Bing
  • 49 views
  • Apr 18, 2026 1:27pm
  Section of Highway W from 45th Street to Highway 50: Now closed. Section of Highway W from Highway 50 to Highway C: Scheduled to close at 4 p.m. today (Saturday). Read More

• Winter Storm Warning: Up to 28 Inches of Snow and 80 MPH Gusts Threaten I-80, Highway 50 and Highway 395 Across the Sierra Nevada This Weekend

  • I-80

  • source: Bing
  • 139 views
  • Apr 10, 2026 1:17pm
  NWS issues Winter Storm Warning for Mono County and Donner Pass. Up to 28 inches above 7,000 feet, crest winds 70-80 mph. I-80 and Highway 50 face closures. Read More

• I-80, Highway 50 closed in Sierra as another storm brings snow to region

  • US 50

  • source: Bing
  • 200 views
  • Feb 20, 2026 06:50am
  Both Interstate 80 and Highway 50 in Northern California's high country were seeing extended closures as extreme weather blankets the region. Read More

• NorCal storm coverage: Traffic held on Interstate 80, Highway 50 in the Sierra after spinouts

  • US 50

  • source: Bing
  • 186 views
  • Feb 16, 2026 9:38pm
  A storm is expected to bring piles of Sierra snow and soak the Northern California region on Monday. Read More

• Drivers along Highway 50 face delays due to winter storms, holiday traffic

  • US 50

  • source: Bing
  • 153 views
  • Dec 27, 2025 11:15pm
  Drivers along Highway 50 faced delays, and some were even left stranded, after weather conditions and holiday traffic combined to create the perfect storm. Read More

• Highway 50 delays leave families stranded while ski resorts reopen after storm

  • Hwy-50

  • source: Bing
  • 266 views
  • Dec 27, 2025 10:42pm
  Families traveling along Highway 50 shared mixed reactions Saturday after a recent snowstorm caused hours-long traffic delays, forcing some drivers to turn around while others welcomed the fresh snow ... Read More

• Sacramento drivers detour around 70-hour Fix 50 freeway closure

  • US 50

  • source: Bing
  • 145 views
  • Oct 18, 2025 8:23pm
  The Sacramento interchange connecting westbound Business 80 to eastbound Highway 50 closed Friday night for extensive roadwork that includes excavation, drainage installation, and new pavement along ... Read More

• Crash closes Highway 50 in El Dorado County

  • US 50

  • source: Bing
  • 69 views
  • Aug 07, 2025 12:10pm
  Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and Reba McEntire's former stepson, dies at 48 'South Park' Just Doubled Down With Roasts of Trump, ICE, and Kristi Noem Trump Shakes Up Wall Street ... Read More

• Highway 50 connector weekend closure scheduled for drainage work

  • US 50

  • source: Bing
  • 123 views
  • Feb 27, 2025 11:33am
  Caltrans is closing the westbound Highway 50 to northbound Business 80 connector ramp Friday night through Monday morning. It will closed starting 9 p.m. Friday, February 28, until Monday, March 3, at ... Read More

• Trapped woman dead after morning collision in Brampton

  • Hwy-379

  • source: Bing
  • 104 views
  • Jul 01, 2024 10:52am
  A woman in her 20s has died after a two-vehicle collision in Brampton early Monday morning. Peel police said they were called to the area of Highway 50 and Coleraine Drive at 6:35 a.m. for a report of ... Read More

• Driver dead after 2-vehicle crash in Brampton

  • Hwy-2

  • source: Bing
  • 101 views
  • Jul 01, 2024 05:18am
  One driver is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Brampton early Monday morning. Police say emergency crews were called to the intersection of Highway 50 and Coleraine Drive at 6:35 a.m. for reports of ... Read More

• WEATHER: Heat, humidity, severe storms in Thursday forecast

  • I-105

  • source: Bing
  • 186 views
  • Jun 11, 2024 11:47pm
  High temperatures will be in the mid-90s and heat index readings between 100-105. Storms will follow after sunset ... Areas north of a line involving US Highway 50 and Interstate 35 are in a slight ... Read More

• Ludhiana: 3 trains cancelled, over 50 diverted after Sirhind crash

  • Route 50

  • source: Bing
  • 70 views
  • Jun 02, 2024 10:18am
  Freight train accident near Sirhind caused cancellation of 3 trains, diversion of 51 others via Ludhiana Junction; 8 coaches derailed, 2 engines hit. Read More

• Drivers describe dangerous Highway 50 conditions: "Couldn't even see the road"

  • US 50

  • source: Bing
  • 65 views
  • Mar 01, 2024 10:27pm
  POLLOCK PINES - Wet and snowy weather made for dangerous driving conditions up Highway 50. There's been heavy downpours to snow and wind up and down Highway 50 on Friday. In Pollock Pines, it was ... Read More

• A look at fierce winds and heavy snow along Highway 50 at Sierra-at-Tahoe

  • US 50

  • source: Bing
  • 97 views
  • Mar 01, 2024 7:14pm
  Carolina Estrada reports from Highway 50 at Sierra-at-Tahoe during Friday's snowstorm at 7 p.m. Read More

• Video: Car pulled out of deep snow after driving off Highway 50 in Lake Tahoe area storm

  • Hwy-13

  • source: Bing
  • 126 views
  • Mar 01, 2024 1:13pm
  A captivating video shows the recovery of a vehicle that flew off Highway 50 near Twin Bridges and got buried deep in the snow, punctuating winter driving dangers as one of the Sierra Nevada's ... Read More

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