California Department of Transportation workers clear Sonora Pass in time for opening in spring 2021.
The possibility of snowfall in the high Sierra Nevada this week had prompted the closure of passes today.
The California Department of Transportation will close Sonora and Ebbetts passes at noon, Monitor Pass at 2 p.m. and Highway 120 to Tioga Pass at 5 p.m.
Anyone looking to travel over the Sierra Nevada this week should plan accordingly. Caltrans will evaluate the roads for reopening on Saturday.
“With the season's first snowfall upon us, now is the right time to make sure your vehicle is ready for wet and snowy driving conditions,” Highway officials said. “Drivers should check their windshield wipers to see if they are in good shape, and have snow chains at the ready when traveling at higher elevations this time of year, as well as a snow duster to remove any snow that accumulates on their vehicle.”
For the latest information on road closures, visit the Caltrans QuickMap site at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or call the Road Condition Hotline at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).
