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Chain controls have dropped on mountain highways on Sunday after a spring snowstorm brought rain and snow to Northern California KCRA 3 called Saturday an Impact Day because the rain and snow affected outdoor activities and mountain travel.Downtown Sacramento picked up more than .67 of an inch of rain on Saturday. Stockton had .48 of an inch and Modesto .77 of an inch. Marysville had 1.02 inches of rain and Oroville 1.53 inches.Scattered snow showers are expected to continue on Sunday in the Sierra.See the full forecast in the video below.Live Weather Updates11:27 a.m.: Around 10:45 a.m., CHP Truckee said chain control had been dropped on I-80 over Donner Pass. Caltrans said crews will continue to clear snow as the day progresses.9:09 a.m.: I-80 eastbound traffic is open after big rig fire causes heavy traffic. 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Sunday | 6:31 a.m.: Here is where to find the latest information on chain controls for I-80, Highway 50 and Highway 88. Saturday | 11:20 p.m.: Westbound I-80 has reopened at Truckee. 10:29 p.m.: Below are more stories you should know about from our weather coverage today. Lightning strike in Placer County causes mobile home explosion; video shows fire that eruptedWoman navigates hail, spinouts on Highway 99 with her daughter in the carWatch: Viewer videos capture Northern California snow and hail from spring stormCalifornia Honey Festival moves last minute due to weather 10:26 p.m.: Stockton and Modesto set rain records on Saturday for May 4. 9:08 p.m.: Traffic is flowing again with chain controls on eastbound I-80 in the Sierra. Parts of westbound I-80 remain closed. Highway 89 is closed at Emerald Bay.6:25 p.m.: After reopening temporarily, westbound Highway 50 closed again at Chiapa Drive and Meyers due to a big rig blocking the road, according to Caltrans.6 p.m.: Sacramento area temperatures will rise by more than 20 degrees next week.5:15 p.m.: Dirk Verdoorn describes a "wall of lightning" as thunderstorms north of Sacramento move east.5 p.m.: Here's a look at current road closures, including on Interstate 80 due to spinouts.Drivers who were on I-80 before the closures were announced were stuck in the backup for hours while being told to turn around. KCRA 3's Orko Manna and Mason Silva were among those in the backup for around four hours.Some people heading to their destinations said it was among one of the longest delays they have experienced."We've never been stuck like this, this long before. This is something new, and especially in the first week of May. It's interesting," Reno resident Steve Blackhall said. "We just want to get home and see our dogs."Caltrans said crews were working hard to remove the vehicles that had spun out and clear snow from the interstate. Blackhall said his SUV is prepared for wintry weather."We have four-wheel drive and I lock in four-wheel drive in these kinds of conditions. Take it slow and easy. Try not to pass everybody, and just drive safely and carefully," Blackhall said.Drivers across the board said they came ready for the conditions."It's a four-by-four, we have snow tires, and if we really feel that the car is slipping, we also have our chains, so yeah, we're all prepared for that," Dublin, California resident Monisha Singh said.Singh was with a few people visiting California from all the way across the globe in India. They said, despite the traffic impacts, they were enjoying the snowfall."We didn't predict this. We had plans to go to Tahoe and it's especially, it's mesmerizing. It really feels good. Feels good," India resident Pulkit Agrawal said.While spring snow is not entirely uncommon, visitors did not expect to see it this time of year in Northern California."It's awesome, you know. Who expects snowfall in May? It's simply awesome," India resident Neha Bhati said. "Right now, it's so Christmasy and everything is so beautiful, wonderful."4:45 p.m.: The National Weather Service is warning of the risk of 30 mph winds and hail in parts of the region. 3:55 p.m.: Eastbound I-80 is closed at Colfax and State Route 20 is closed at Nevada Street due to spinouts. 3:50 p.m.: Traffic is being held on Highway 50 eastbound at Echo Summit and westbound at Myers, according to Caltrans. 2 p.m.: Traffic is being turned back on I-80 between Truckee and Baxter due to multiple spinouts1:10 p.m.: KCRA 3's Orko Manna is in Cisco Grove, where snow is falling. 11:40 a.m.: Chain controls are in place on I-80 between Nyack and Truckee in both directions, Caltrans said. 11:15 a.m.: Heavy rain has discouraged some from attending Sacramento's Midtown Farmers Market. 10 a.m.: According to the National Weather Service, isolated thunderstorms are possible in Northern California on Saturday. 8:30 a.m.: KCRA 3's weather team suggests Saturday's weather is perfect for staying indoors. 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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Chain controls have dropped on mountain highways on Sunday after a spring snowstorm brought rain and snow to Northern California KCRA 3 called Saturday an Impact Day because the rain and snow affected outdoor activities and mountain travel. Downtown Sacramento picked up more than .67 of an inch of rain on Saturday. Stockton had .48 of an inch and Modesto .77 of an inch. Marysville had 1.02 inches of rain and Oroville 1.53 inches. Scattered snow showers are expected to continue on Sunday in the Sierra. See the full forecast in the video below. 11:27 a.m.: Around 10:45 a.m., CHP Truckee said chain control had been dropped on I-80 over Donner Pass. Caltrans said crews will continue to clear snow as the day progresses. 9:09 a.m.: I-80 eastbound traffic is open after big rig fire causes heavy traffic. All traffic has been released. Chain controls (R2) EB Cisco Grove to Boca, WB Truckee to Eagle Lakes, Trucks Min. Take it slow today and be cautious of moving equipment as crews will continue to clean up after the snow storm. https://t.co/PGYsSovP5q 8:16 a.m.: Chief Meteorologist Mark Finan captured some great shots while storm chasing on Saturday.
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8:15 a.m.: Saturday was Sacramento's rainiest May day in five years.
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Saturday was Sacramento's rainiest May day since 2019. Downtown: .67" A few other spots: Stockton: .48" 7:19 a.m.: I-80 eastbound traffic is being held at Castle Peak because of a big rig fire.
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Definitely not a good way to melt the snow 😳 🔥 I-80 eastbound traffic is temporarily being held at Castle Peak until personnel clear this big rig fire. Luckily, no one was injured. CHAIN CONTROL UPDATE: (05/05/24 at 7:10am ) Sunday | 6:31 a.m.: Here is where to find the latest information on chain controls for I-80, Highway 50 and Highway 88.
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Saturday | 11:20 p.m.: Westbound I-80 has reopened at Truckee.
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10:29 p.m.: Below are more stories you should know about from our weather coverage today. 10:26 p.m.: Stockton and Modesto set rain records on Saturday for May 4.
9:08 p.m.: Traffic is flowing again with chain controls on eastbound I-80 in the Sierra. Parts of westbound I-80 remain closed. Highway 89 is closed at Emerald Bay.
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Update 8:45pm All traffic released EB I-80 with chain controls (R2) Alta to NV state line, Trucks Max. WB I-80 remains closed, No ETO. Reminder speed limit under chain control is 30 mph along I-80. https://t.co/CegsfdVff5
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6:25 p.m.: After reopening temporarily, westbound Highway 50 closed again at Chiapa Drive and Meyers due to a big rig blocking the road, according to Caltrans.
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Spoke too soon ... Holding WB US-50 at Chiapa Drive and Meyers for a big rig blocking the roadway. No ETO. https://t.co/e8ZFddn09P 6 p.m.: Sacramento area temperatures will rise by more than 20 degrees next week. 5:15 p.m.: Dirk Verdoorn describes a "wall of lightning" as thunderstorms north of Sacramento move east. 5 p.m.: Here's a look at current road closures, including on Interstate 80 due to spinouts.
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Additional update as of 3:10pm I-80 WB turning all traffic at NV state line, crews are also turning trucks I-80 EB at Applegate and SR-20 at Nevada Street. Still no ETO. https://t.co/1YyYjUe4A2 Drivers who were on I-80 before the closures were announced were stuck in the backup for hours while being told to turn around. KCRA 3's Orko Manna and Mason Silva were among those in the backup for around four hours. Some people heading to their destinations said it was among one of the longest delays they have experienced. "We've never been stuck like this, this long before. This is something new, and especially in the first week of May. It's interesting," Reno resident Steve Blackhall said. "We just want to get home and see our dogs." Caltrans said crews were working hard to remove the vehicles that had spun out and clear snow from the interstate. Blackhall said his SUV is prepared for wintry weather. "We have four-wheel drive and I lock in four-wheel drive in these kinds of conditions. Take it slow and easy. Try not to pass everybody, and just drive safely and carefully," Blackhall said. Drivers across the board said they came ready for the conditions. "It's a four-by-four, we have snow tires, and if we really feel that the car is slipping, we also have our chains, so yeah, we're all prepared for that," Dublin, California resident Monisha Singh said. Singh was with a few people visiting California from all the way across the globe in India. They said, despite the traffic impacts, they were enjoying the snowfall. "We didn't predict this. We had plans to go to Tahoe and it's especially, it's mesmerizing. It really feels good. Feels good," India resident Pulkit Agrawal said. While spring snow is not entirely uncommon, visitors did not expect to see it this time of year in Northern California. "It's awesome, you know. Who expects snowfall in May? It's simply awesome," India resident Neha Bhati said. "Right now, it's so Christmasy and everything is so beautiful, wonderful." 4:45 p.m.: The National Weather Service is warning of the risk of 30 mph winds and hail in parts of the region.
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3:55 p.m.: Eastbound I-80 is closed at Colfax and State Route 20 is closed at Nevada Street due to spinouts. 3:50 p.m.: Traffic is being held on Highway 50 eastbound at Echo Summit and westbound at Myers, according to Caltrans. 2 p.m.: Traffic is being turned back on I-80 between Truckee and Baxter due to multiple spinouts
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1:10 p.m.: KCRA 3's Orko Manna is in Cisco Grove, where snow is falling.
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11:40 a.m.: Chain controls are in place on I-80 between Nyack and Truckee in both directions, Caltrans said.
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11:15 a.m.: Heavy rain has discouraged some from attending Sacramento's Midtown Farmers Market.
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10 a.m.: According to the National Weather Service, isolated thunderstorms are possible in Northern California on Saturday.
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Isolated thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon and evening (15-30% probability), with best chances along and north of the I-80 corridor. Potential hazards include: 8:30 a.m.: KCRA 3's weather team suggests Saturday's weather is perfect for staying indoors.
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