It has been snowing heavily at Gold Ranch in Verdi since early afternoon on Friday.

It is important to note that Verdi is at a higher elevation than Reno, at nearly 4,900 feet.

Several drivers we spoke to had to put on snow chains for the first time.

The convenience store at Gold Ranch informed us that two sets of chains vary in price from $75 to $150. The harsh weather makes it difficult for those putting on chains for the first time.

"We came from Idaho to see some family in California, but now we are stuck on the highway; they shut it down," said Efrain Patlan.

We met a woman who was moving from Boise, Idaho, to the Bay Area to attend school and be with her significant other. This was her first time putting on chains.

"My stepdad has a four-wheel drive, thinking that that was enough. They said he needed chains on both his truck and trailer and spent $500 to get them and go back. And then they said that the road was closed, so we thought we were helpless," said Solveig Matthews.

Another family was coming home to California from out of state. They recounted their experience of being directed by the highway patrol.

"A state trooper stopped us to let us know that we were going to have to check back in an hour, and then Caltrans informed us too, so once we got both the orders, we figured we'd swing by and use the restroom or something. We've been on the road for 4 to 5 hours now," said Dakota Austin.

"We'll probably have to look at buying chains if this keeps up. They were already selling chains when we were pulling out, so it looks like we might have to do that," added Dallys Austin.

We also spoke to a trucker who transports goods between Seattle and Reno and is used to putting on chains. However, he is now delayed from getting home to his family.

"I've been on the road for 15 days, and I was so happy to get home and see my family and kids, but they blocked the road. I can't get home; I'm just waiting here," said Abdul Qadiri.

2 News Nevada Reporter Jaden Urban has been experiencing intense weather in Lake Tahoe all day, but the snowfall is now coming down to lower elevations.