Tuesday commute: Delays continue on Highway 395 in Carson Valley, blizzard conditions in Sierra
7:44AM: From Nevada Highway Patrol: Highway 395 southbound lane in Carson Valley from Sunridge to Stephanie now open in the No. 1 (left) lane. Traffic now running both north and south.
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With a new storm blowing into the Carson City region this morning bringing rain and heavy winds and blizzard conditions in the Sierra, motorists can expect delays from Washoe Valley to Carson Valley.
Highway 395 through the Carson Valley remains closed in the southbound lane but open northbound, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation, NDOT. Southbound detour at Jacks Valley Valley Road to Foothill.
Meanwhile I-580 through Washoe Valley is especially windy this morning with vehicles over 9 feet prohibited. Vehicles can take Alt US-395 near mile post 0.0.
In the Sierra, State Route 431 the Mount Rose Highway is closed both directions near Douglas Fir Drive due to the winter storm. Elsewhere, motorists going over the Sierra can expect chain or snow tire controls, and delays over all mountain passes.
A Blizzard Warning has been issued for the Sierra through Wednesday morning. Dangerous and potentially life threating blizzard conditions are possible in the Sierra.
Multiple feet of snowfall are expected. Strong winds will produce zero visibility in whiteout conditions along with high drifting snow. Do not attempt to travel as first responders may not be able to rescue you.
Travel may already be impossible with several road closures due to heavy snow already being reported. Even a short walk could be deadly if you become disoriented. Avalanche danger will remain high through this storm.
Go here for weather updates and NVRoads.com for road conditions, and CarsonWeather.com for Carson City area specific conditions.
We will provide updates to the Highway 395 Carson Valley situation as we learn them. But as of around 7:30 a.m., the southbound lane of Highway 395 was closed, traffic being re-directed to Jacks Valley Road.
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