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LEBEC, Calif. (KABC) The Grapevine remained open Wednesday morning despite a blast of winter weather blanketing Southern California mountain passes.
The California Highway Patrol escorted some drivers on the 5 Freeway in the Grapevine area until about 6:20 a.m. when snow tapered off and conditions improved.
Caltrans also warned drivers of hazardous conditions along the 15 Freeway through the Cajon Pass after heavy snowfall blanketed the area overnight.
Snow conditions have begun in the Cajon Pass on I-15. Avoid travel if possible. Use extreme caution while driving and keep moving to avoid getting your vehicle stuck in snow. Be safe out there! pic.twitter.com/iSRUX0CRMQ Caltrans District 8 (@Caltrans8) March 10, 2021
LEBEC, Calif. (KABC) The Grapevine remained open Wednesday morning despite a blast of winter weather blanketing Southern California mountain passes.
The California Highway Patrol escorted some drivers on the 5 Freeway in the Grapevine area until about 6:20 a.m. when snow tapered off and conditions improved.
Caltrans also warned drivers of hazardous conditions along the 15 Freeway through the Cajon Pass after heavy snowfall blanketed the area overnight.
Snow conditions have begun in the Cajon Pass on I-15. Avoid travel if possible. Use extreme caution while driving and keep moving to avoid getting your vehicle stuck in snow. Be safe out there! pic.twitter.com/iSRUX0CRMQ Caltrans District 8 (@Caltrans8) March 10, 2021
The 5 Freeway remained closed in both directions in the Grapevine area as snowy and icy conditions persisted following a recent storm. It was white knuckles. It was treacherous, he said, adding that it was worth the trip in the end.
The snow prompted the closure of the Grapevine Monday and brought traffic in the Cajon Pass to an absolute crawl. The Grapevine was eventually reopened Tuesday afternoon.
With the snow level dropping all the way to the foothills, drivers heading up to the mountains on Highway 330 had to chain up. Chains were required for all vehicles, even those with four-wheel drive.