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Official California Highway Patrol Truckee Twitter Account
Truckee, CA
Joined November 2014
bringing heavy snow back to the Sierra. Consider this your cue to start getting ready and preparing if you’re planning to drive through the area. Be sure to check road and weather conditions before you go.
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❄️ Chains are OFF… for now… ❄️ Chain control has been dropped over Donner Summit on I-80. Before you celebrate too hard, it’s still slick out there, so take it slow! This is just a short break. A major winter storm is expected Christmas Eve through Christmas,
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** for update updates on road conditions visit the CalTrans Quickmap app. (12/22/25 at 10:10am) #CHPTruckee #ChainControl
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❄️ Happy Monday! Chain control is up on I-80 over Donner Summit ❄️ • I-80 westbound is R-2 from the Donner Lake Interchange to Rainbow. • I-80 eastbound is R-2 from Kingvale to Truckee. • Trucks are at minimum restrictions.
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❄️ Chain control has been dropped over Donner Summit ❄️ Traffic is still slow and going… please be patient, drive cautiously, and maintain safe following distances. Winter conditions can change quickly in the mountains. Stay alert and be prepared as you travel.
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** for update updates on road conditions visit the CalTrans Quickmap app. (12/19/25 at 3:30pm) #CHPTruckee #ChainControl
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❄️ Chain control is up over Donner Summit! ❄️⛓️ • I-80 westbound is R-2 from the Donner Lake Interchange to Rainbow. • I-80 eastbound is R-2 from Kingvale to the Donner Lake Interchange. • Trucks are at minimum restrictions.
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❄️ Chain control has been lifted over Donner Summit! ❄️ Roads are still slick and Caltrans plows are out, so keep the speed down. Just because the chains are off doesn’t mean you get to act like the Summit suddenly turned into a racetrack. Drive smart and drive safely!
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Please watch for plows, slow down, and give yourself extra space in these winter conditions. *** for updates on road conditions visit the Caltrans Quickmap app.
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🚨 TRAFFIC UPDATE 🚨 (11/20/25 at 9:08am) The big-rig collision on eastbound I-80 near Donner Summit has been cleared, and the roadway is open. Caltrans crews are out there working hard to keep the roads clear.
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Roadway conditions are slick and chain controls remain in effect. Please reduce your speed, increase following distance, and use caution when traveling in winter weather. We will keep you updated.
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🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT – EASTBOUND I-80 🚨 (11/20/25 at 8:00am) Eastbound I-80 is closed just east of the Donner Summit Rest Area due to a crash involving a big rig. All eastbound traffic is currently being turned around at Castle Peak.
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** for update updates on road conditions visit the CalTrans Quickmap app. (11/20/25 at 5:00am)
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❄️ Chain control is up over Donner Summit! ❄️⛓️ • I-80 westbound is R-2 from the Donner Lake Interchange to Rainbow. • I-80 eastbound is R-2 from Kingvale to Truckee. • Trucks are at minimum restrictions.
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❄️ CHAIN CONTROL UPDATE ❄️ (11/17/25 at 10:15am) Chain control has been lifted over Donner Summit, but the storm is still hanging around. Roads are slick and conditions can change fast…. don’t be surprised if chain control goes back up later. Be prepared and take it slow!
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** for update updates on road conditions visit the CalTrans Quickmap app.
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Happy Monday! Chain control is up over Donner Summit, drive slow and stay safe! ❄️⛓️ • I-80 westbound is R-2 from the Donner Lake Interchange to Rainbow. • I-80 eastbound is R-2 from Kingvale to Truckee. • Trucks are at minimum restrictions.
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❄️ CHAIN CONTROL UPDATE ❄️ Chain control has been lifted over Donner Summit. Roads are still wet and slick in spots, so drive slow and give yourself extra space. (11/16/25 at 1:40pm)
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Please slow down, watch for personnel in the area, and use caution as you pass through. We’ll update you when all lanes reopen.
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