Is Highway 5 open through the Grapevine?

At this time north and southbound I-5 are open. The roadway is wet and very slick so slow down and drive safely. The Grapevine is open in both directions. CHP is providing escorts to traffic through the area.

Why was I-5 closed on Grapevine?

(KABC) — The 5 Freeway through the Grapevine reopened hours after it was shut down due to snow, and California Highway Patrol officers were escorting drivers that had been stranded through the mountain pass.

Is Highway 5 open at gorman?

GORMAN, Calif.

Do you need chains on the Grapevine?

Wheel chains are not required through the Grapevine, and officials said it would be nearly impossible to regulate them. Californians also are unlikely to have snow tires.

Is I-5 over the Grapevine closed?

FRESNO, Calif. — The California Highway Patrol has closed both directions of Interstate 5 over the Grapevine as a storm brought snow to the pass. Officers began pacing around 3 a.m., but shortly after 6:30 a.m. the pass was closed. CHP officials say there had been several crashes in the area and drivers should expect delays.

How high did the Snow Drop in Grapevine?

Earlier in the morning, the National Weather Service said snow levels had dropped to around 4000 feet in the Grapevine area. CHP and Caltrans were alerting drivers that snow was sticking to the ground over the summit on the 5 Freeway between Lebec and State Route 138 and that traffic was slow through the area.

Is there snow on the 5 freeway in Los Angeles?

A winter storm delivered a final round of cold and snow in the mountains Wednesday as it slowly moved out of Southern California. Ice and snow from the late February storm forced the closure of the 5 Freeway north of Los Angeles early Wednesday morning.

What happened when the Grapevine shut down?

“It started about 6 am when they shut down the Grapevine and it was just chaos after that,” said cashier Mark Novin. Dozens of people pulled off of I-5 and visited the gas station while waiting to get back on the road and head down to Southern California.