I-580 northbound, southbound in Washoe Valley opens after multiple crashes, slide-outs
UPDATE 5:20PM: Both Northbound and southbound I-580 lanes through Washoe Valley are now open, according to a Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division sergeant. He advised motorists to drive slow due to icy conditions on both sides of the interstate. I-580 was closed for several hours due to high winds, low visibility and blowing snow.
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UPDATE: Northbound I-580 through Washoe Valley is open as of 4:30 p.m., according to Nevada State Police, Northern Command Highway Patrol division. It is unknown at this time when the southbound lane will open. Traffic is backed up as the evening commute begins.
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Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol division reports I-580 through Washoe Valley is temporarily closed Wednesday afternoon from Eastlake Boulevard to Bowers Mansion exits due to high winds, extremely low visibility and blowing snow leading to vehicle slide-offs.
The roadway has been closed since around 12:30 p.m. See NVroads.com or go here for updates via Twitter.