UPDATE MONDAY 7:30AM: I-580 through Washoe Valley remains closed, according to Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol division. It is unknown when it will open. Alt. 395 remains open with delays. For the latest road closures see NVroads.com. Troopers are advising motorists not to travel on area roadways from Reno through the Carson Valley. If motorists are traveling they should follow all chain control requirements and expect delays.
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UPDATE 4:26PM: A 9-vehicle pileup was reported just before 4 p.m. on northbound I-580, north of the Carson onramp near Eastlake and Duck Hill Road, according to dispatch. Highway patrol has requested assistance from the Carson City Sheriff’s Office.
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UPDATE 3:18PM: Blowing snow continues to create icy road conditions throughout the Carson City area Sunday afternoon. I-580 remains closed through Washoe Valley. Alternative 395 remains open and is slow going. Multiple spinouts have happened throughout the day as well as reports of fallen trees and branches bringing down utility lines.
Elsewhere, a crash at 3:10 p.m. is blocking traffic on William Street near Mills Park. Motorists can expect delays and are advised to stay off the roads if possible.
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UPDATE 1:19PM: Both directions of I-580 remain closed from Bowers area to Eastlake Boulevard in Washoe Valley following multiple vehicle crashes and spin outs, said Nevada State Police Trooper Charles Caster. Alternative 395 remains open, but non-essential travel is not advised due to weather conditions.
Snow and wind are creating hazardous conditions on roads around Lake Tahoe. Caltrans announced that both westbound and eastbound lanes of I-80 between Colfax and the Nevada state line will remain closed Sunday. They will reassess the situation on Monday. Highway 50 is closed from east of Placerville to Pollock Pines and from Meyers to Echo Summit.
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I-580 Washoe Valley is currently closed in both directions due to multiple crashes, according to the Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol division. Drivers should expect lengthy delays and use alternate routes if possible. It is unknown when it will reopen.
Nevada State Police and the Department of Transportation report multiple vehicles are involved in crashes Sunday morning on I-580 in Washoe Valley between Bellevue and Bowers Mansion.
A Nevada Department of Transportation report via NVroads.com says multiple vehicles are involved on I-580, southbound lane, south of Bowers in Washoe County.
Multiple crashes were reported beginning at 7:51 a.m., then others at 8:27 a.m., 8:34 a.m., and 8:40 a.m.
Earlier Sunday a motorist crashed into Trooper’s patrol unit with emergency lights on while helping stranded motorist earlier today on Highway 50 and Golf Club. The Trooper was not hurt and driver of other vehicle was transported to hospital.
Elsewhere, Nevada State Police reports Highway 50 is closed at State Route 28 as of 8:12 a.m.
Travel is not advised. While snow is tapering some in the lower valleys, high winds are problematic and causing drifting, whiteout conditions and icy roadways. Motorists can expect slow going along Highway 50 east and west and on Highway 395.
