Because of the snow, there are some schools affected - 

The Tahoe Truckee Unified School District is on a snow day, while WCSD Incline Village schools will use distance learning. 

At the time of this writing, chains are required on portions of: 

  • I-80 over Donner Summit 
  • Mt. Rose Highway
  • U.S. 50 
  • SR 28

Caltrans is turning all commercial vehicles at Applegate and Nevada state line due to traction issues over the summit.

Sierra snow showers and valley rain will be with us Friday through Friday morning with chain controls in the mountains and gusty winds for our valleys. Sunny skies by the weekend with highs near 70 by Sunday. 

Winter storm warnings are also in effect Thursday from the Oregon border down through the southern Cascades. Authorities discourage mountain travel but advise motorists to carry warm clothing, food and water if they do take to the highways.   

(The Associated Press contributed to this report.)