Snow may cause 5 Freeway over Grapevine to shut down again

Thursday, February 21, 2019
GORMAN, Calif. (KABC) -- Snow is falling Wednesday night, and it's making for a dangerous drive along the Grapevine.

The California Highway Patrol is running traffic breaks in both directions of the 5 Freeway, as the snow creeps lower and lower in elevation.
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Three nights ago, the freeway had to be shut down overnight, stranding travelers for hours and leaving many of them to sleep in their cars.

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So far, there's no such problem, but CHP and Caltrans crews are keeping a close eye on road conditions. Tow trucks are also standing by.
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Meantime, drivers are pulling off just for a chance to be in the fresh white snow.

One family driving from Miami to Seattle all saw snow for the first time.



"Never seen snow before. Never felt it, so I just have to soak the moment in," laughed driver Larry Sessions.

As of Wednesday night, light-to-moderate snow has been reported down to around 2,600 feet along the Grapevine, according to the National Weather Service.


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