Emergency alert: Douglas County Sheriff’s Office advises motorists to avoid travel
An emergency alert went out Saturday evening via cell phone and television advising motorists not to travel in Douglas County.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking drivers to stay off of the roads in unnecessary and non-emergency situations due to the snow storm.
DCSO says that of early Saturday evening it is responding to numerous traffic accidents and stranded motorists.
The snow and slush that has fallen on roadways throughout the day is leading to reduced traction issues for motorists, according to a news release from the county. Kingsbury Grade, State Route 207, was closed Saturday evening west of Daggett Summit at Lake Tahoe due to roadway conditions.
The National Weather Service advises that as temperatures continue to drop, ice has the potential to form under a light layer of snow on the roadway. Adding to the dangerous driving conditions is the potential increase of impaired drivers following New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Updated road conditions, including winter road closures and incidents, are available by dialing “511,” logging on to nvroads.com, or using the Nevada 511 app before driving. Douglas County also has a webpage designated to County Road Closures and weather-related issues affecting Douglas County.