I've been driving truck 15 years and got caught up there ONCE. The 80 was open when i chained up, then they closed it behind me. A few red tail lights visible ahead, and no headlights behind me. It's a lonely and difficult thing to experience. And the storm I went through wasn't even close to this one. Props to the plow drivers. The blade doesn't make the road ahead of them any more visible.
You are right. The ice below the snow is created by traffic compressing the snow. I have seen sierra forestry roads that had 1 to 2 inches of ice after roads where plowed.
Some people are clueless, they broadcast the warnings in advance of the storm and I'm pretty sure they heard the freeway was closed but were hoping it was open. Smartest thing to do is wait.
Dude don't blame the motorists, blame California for not doing good. I drove in Northern Japan from Hokkaido to Sendai and the Road, Weather is much worse than this but guess what? Their Highways are still Passable and almost cleared of snow. The Japanese did a great job on removing and clearing snow The United States have a stealth fighter and Stealth bomber and Nuclear Super Carrier why in the world The USA didn't have the best Snow Removal Equipment that Japan and Europe have???
I'm a trucker and was told if it isn't safe don't go, wouldn't want to be caught in that nightmare. Yes California could do better, but why not just wait until the storm passes then clear the roads. Don't know how high the mountains are in Japan but I'm sure they'd do what Caltrans is doing and waiting. I live over 300 miles south of there and we know not to go up there.
I’m pretty sure most who didn’t have to be out were at home. In society we have MANY ESSENTIAL workers WHO HAVE NO CHOICE, but to go to work…medical staff, energy power sectors and then the handful of people who are not essential, but employers demand you to show up REGARDLESS
😊Wven the plows can't keep up! If they can't why are people driving up there (other than essential helpers)? They won't be able to open it. The snow is falling so fast if they move 5', it's 2' of snow on the road. Hope they have enough gas in those cars and 18 wheelers,and blankets, food and water, cause if they are stuck there, there's no getting around. Unless they pavk up and abandon the vehicle and find shelter in town. Or else it will become Donner Pass 2 (without eating each other up).
People irritate me so much! They can barely drive correctly in good sunny weather, and they have the audacity to drive in a blizzard??? Ive been a truck driver for 14 years now, and i have seen the stupidest most idiotic things on the road that people do.
If you are wondering why so many people are on the road THEYRE FROM THE BAY AREA DO I NEED TO SAY ANY MORE Theyve destroyed the bay area and want to expand their cloud of nonsense
I realize there will be some clueless people who are driving cross country since 89 goes from coast to coast, but dang! They should be more on the ball in winter! And having the real self centered people who want to go play in the mountains! It’s a life threatening event and they increase problems for Caltrans, CHP and other first responders!
Wow and No some of these cars aren't even cleaned off. I saw one car the headlights still had snow on them. Dangerous for sure especially snow on the roof of cars. I give a high five to the this channel and the road crews.
Roads, HWYs "leading into area" should have been CLOSED mile(s) Back/ WARNING Signs, Locals/Emergency ONLY, to Preclude the Long Line of NOW Backed Up, Stopped Cars and TRUCKS ... I've seen this Video many times Before .... !
It's not right or justified closing roads due to snow because it infringes on people's freedoms and people's rights and furthermore some people have very capable vehicles driving through snowstorms.
How about common sense to stay off the road?Why does first responders have to risk their lives for peoples stupidity?How about the idiots stay off the road.
Now why would a semi be traveling in this? A set up to make truckers look stupid? Why would any sane person attempt this in a warned blizzard? A Donner party re- enactment? Movies are entertaining.
Y'all! Im doing Road trip here in Japan 🗾 and the weather here is much worse than Truckee CA and Lake Tahoe!! Guess what? The Highways and Roads here in Japan is still Passable! Even in Blizzard. California you are NOT doing good!!! California needs to keep up!
I've been driving truck 15 years and got caught up there ONCE. The 80 was open when i chained up, then they closed it behind me. A few red tail lights visible ahead, and no headlights behind me. It's a lonely and difficult thing to experience. And the storm I went through wasn't even close to this one. Props to the plow drivers. The blade doesn't make the road ahead of them any more visible.
Absolute gold mine for all tow truck drivers in the area.
Tahoe area residents call snow "white gold".
I hope they have an additional "dumbass" charge for ALL "who had to get somewhere..."
This storm was predicted for a week prior!
If the snow plow is losing traction even with chains on you know it’s bad
Morons with slick tires polish the ice, then nobody gets across it.
There is solid ice underneath that snow. Plus, with the high winds over the ridge tops, it is crazy dangerous.
You are right. The ice below the snow is created by traffic compressing the snow. I have seen sierra forestry roads that had 1 to 2 inches of ice after roads where plowed.
Some people are clueless, they broadcast the warnings in advance of the storm and I'm pretty sure they heard the freeway was closed but were hoping it was open. Smartest thing to do is wait.
It's called: P-A-T-I-E-N-C-E.
@@jimwhitsett4736 PATIENCE is not a virtue that a lot of people possess.
Dude don't blame the motorists, blame California for not doing good.
I drove in Northern Japan from Hokkaido to Sendai and the Road, Weather is much worse than this but guess what? Their Highways are still Passable and almost cleared of snow. The Japanese did a great job on removing and clearing snow
The United States have a stealth fighter and Stealth bomber and Nuclear Super Carrier why in the world The USA didn't have the best Snow Removal Equipment that Japan and Europe have???
I'm a trucker and was told if it isn't safe don't go, wouldn't want to be caught in that nightmare. Yes California could do better, but why not just wait until the storm passes then clear the roads. Don't know how high the mountains are in Japan but I'm sure they'd do what Caltrans is doing and waiting. I live over 300 miles south of there and we know not to go up there.
If they say "don't go," its because you shouldn't go.
So you're saying I can go?
I’m pretty sure most who didn’t have to be out were at home. In society we have MANY ESSENTIAL workers WHO HAVE NO CHOICE, but to go to work…medical staff, energy power sectors and then the handful of people who are not essential, but employers demand you to show up REGARDLESS
For the people who have to learn through the experience
Where are all of these people going? I live in NYC and I knew that storm was coming there last Tuesday. People are so clueless
Theyre STUPID
Skiing in Tahoe.
An Reno to gamble... dummies
Send SNOW here!
Love West Michigan ♥️❄️!!
Be careful ya all! God Bless you and ALL working extra...
1st Responders and City Workers! ❄️🙏🏻💪🏻♥️
😊Wven the plows can't keep up! If they can't why are people driving up there (other than essential helpers)? They won't be able to open it. The snow is falling so fast if they move 5', it's 2' of snow on the road. Hope they have enough gas in those cars and 18 wheelers,and blankets, food and water, cause if they are stuck there, there's no getting around. Unless they pavk up and abandon the vehicle and find shelter in town. Or else it will become Donner Pass 2 (without eating each other up).
Why are all those people on the road? Especially the person with the minivan off the side of the road.
Because they are morons wanting to see the big snow storm.
Common sense is a flower that doesn't grow in everyone's garden! Here's your sign!! 😂
People irritate me so much! They can barely drive correctly in good sunny weather, and they have the audacity to drive in a blizzard??? Ive been a truck driver for 14 years now, and i have seen the stupidest most idiotic things on the road that people do.
wow that is crazy
I adore snow 🎄❄ !
People never listen to the warnings about staying off the road.
First thing is keep big trucks off the ice and snow ! It was windy to for those that think I am wrong
If you are wondering why so many people are on the road THEYRE FROM THE BAY AREA DO I NEED TO SAY ANY MORE Theyve destroyed the bay area and want to expand their cloud of nonsense
Now there is an explanation that makes sense.
I realize there will be some clueless people who are driving cross country since 89 goes from coast to coast, but dang! They should be more on the ball in winter! And having the real self centered people who want to go play in the mountains! It’s a life threatening event and they increase problems for Caltrans, CHP and other first responders!
HWY 80
@@Skidderoperator Yes you caught my typo! Thank you! I did mean 80! 👍🏼
Wow and No some of these cars aren't even cleaned off. I saw one car the headlights still had snow on them. Dangerous for sure especially snow on the roof of cars. I give a high five to the this channel and the road crews.
Let Nature do its thing.
Road trip.😮
People should stay at home in that kind of weather don't they listen to news
Well these people just don’t know how to drive on snow!
2 wheel drive! NO CHAINS.
People are in a hurry to leave newsoms screwed up state!
😆😆😆🤣🤣🤣
Roads, HWYs "leading into area" should have been CLOSED mile(s) Back/ WARNING Signs, Locals/Emergency ONLY, to Preclude the Long Line of NOW Backed Up, Stopped Cars and TRUCKS ...
I've seen this Video many times Before .... !
The funny part is it was, but people think there more important, all of these people are coming out of the ski resort
Stupid is as stupid does. Forest Gump.
Bout time they CLOSED THOSE ROADS, not law enforcement, but government!?,?,
Why are all these vehicles out in that
That doesn’t look like 10 feet of snow!
That’s not the highest elevations and it’s not done snowing
It’s also a forecast it’s never perfect
They said the high winds break apart the snow flakes, making it smaller. Thus, it gets more densely packed in.
@@Justmekpc”Forecast never perfect” thats what this trucker was hoping for I guess.
tow tryck paradise
למה לא לשידור?? מה יש לארה"ב להסתיר? תשובה: הכל.
It's not right or justified closing roads due to snow because it infringes on people's freedoms and people's rights and furthermore some people have very capable vehicles driving through snowstorms.
Oh common ..
How about common sense to stay off the road?Why does first responders have to risk their lives for peoples stupidity?How about the idiots stay off the road.
Now why would a semi be traveling in this? A set up to make truckers look stupid? Why would any sane person attempt this in a warned blizzard? A Donner party re- enactment? Movies are entertaining.
There's a surprise. Truckers should be boycotting California too.😂
The largest shipping port in the western hemisphere that provides food and supplies to 40% of North America?
🤣😂🤡👍
no habile engish
Y'all! Im doing Road trip here in Japan 🗾 and the weather here is much worse than Truckee CA and Lake Tahoe!!
Guess what? The Highways and Roads here in Japan is still Passable! Even in Blizzard. California you are NOT doing good!!! California needs to keep up!
It is calles Sierra cement for a reason , this is some of the heaviest snow in the world ( not powder !!
What radio station should people listen to for weather and traffic updates in the Mountains ?