Statewide, more than 175 crashes occurred in inclement weather between Oct. 1, 2021 and April 30, 2022, including two fatalities.
As drivers prepare for winter, the tires on your car can make all the difference.
As the seasons change and temperatures cool, motorists traveling on state highways throughout District 3 may experience a variety of challenging weather conditions.
2 News spoke to a mechanic on Tuesday who says there are steps with their vehicle that people should care for right now, so they don't get stranded in the wet cold weather.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) says there are several US 395 closures at this time.
I-80 Sierras: still snowing over the summit and down through Truckee. Down to one lane in multiple locations.
Nevada Highway Patrol says it believes weather may have caused a crash on I-580 north near the Mt. Rose on-ramp early Friday afternoon.
California Highway Patrol says I-80 has re-opened on both directions. CHP says that all trucks are still being held.
Roadwork is underway on a 4.5 mile stretch of Interstate 80 near Floriston. Caltrans is spending $1.4 million to carve grooves into the concrete pavement to add more friction to the road.