Caltrans bears the role of constantly plowing the snow to keep everything clear for traffic. That is a job with extra challenges when large amounts of snow pile on in the area.

A Christmas Eve storm in the Sierra kept Caltrans, the state's department in charge of maintaining California's public roads, busy as crews worked through the night to clear those Sierra passes.

Caltrans Prepares for Snow in 2024. ... Turn on your headlights to see and be seen. Be observant and maintain a safe distance behind snow removal equipment. Do not crowd the plow.

Caltrans District 10, which covers Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties and oversees four Sierra snow passes, has been sharing images and videos of ...

Caltrans said chains are still required over the summit. Both eastbound and westbound lanes of I-80 were closed on Saturday due to heavy snow in the Sierra, with close to zero visibility ...

Snow & Tell: Caltrans Plows Ahead to Help Californians Navigate Frosty Travel by Debbie L. Sklar • Times of San Diego Oct. 31, 2024, 11:52 a.m. Oct. 31, 2024, 12:03 p.m. Share this: ...