Are chains required on I 5 Shasta?
The California Department of Transportation said northbound I-5 traffic is being screened at Fawndale. “Motorists must have have tire chains in their possession in order to proceed,” Caltrans said on its website Wednesday morning.
Is Greyback Road open?
— Almost a year after the Slater Fire ravaged the hinterlands between California and Oregon around the community of Happy Camp, the US Forest Service says that Grayback Road — a popular route between Happy Camp and Josephine County — is back open.
How deep is the snow on Mount Shasta?
Mt Shasta Live Weather
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| Resort | Snow Depth | Temp. (°F) |
|---|---|---|
| Top Lift: | 0 ft | 46 |
| Middle Lift: | 48 | |
| Bottom Lift: | 0 ft | 43 |
How do I check the road conditions in California?
Caltrans officials urge you to check road conditions often. To help keep abreast of changing conditions, Caltrans operates the Caltrans Highway Information Network which motorists may telephone (800) 427-7623 for up-to-the-minute information in California and Western Nevada (Lake Tahoe/Reno Area).
👉 Discover more in this in-depth guide.
What should I do if I have weather conditions on the highway?
Weather conditions may warrant detouring traffic from the main roadway. It is strongly suggested that drivers always keep an updated map containing the areas of travel. If you have a cellular telephone, pre-load the Caltrans Highway Information Network (CHIN) phone number: (800) 427-7623 for convenient, updated road conditions.
Where can I find information about road closures in Southern California?
For Southern California travelers to the Grapevine and Tejon Pass segments of Interstate 5, download and print our Operation Snowflake Brochure (PDF) for information about road closures. See a Caltrans innovation in action on Interstate 5 (2:01): during a road closure, drivers can now turn back instead of waiting in place until the road reopens.
Are Chains Required on California roads in winter?
During the winter months, motorists may encounter traction chain controls in the mountain areas within California. When chain controls are established, signs will be posted along the road indicating the type of requirement. You must stop and put on chains when highway signs indicate chains are required.
