Thanks from this senior lady who enjoyed the trip while staying cozy under my blanket on the recliner!! LOL ❤❤😂❤❤

@patriciafitzgerald5888

3 ай бұрын

Me too!😮

@liddlekiddle1962

3 ай бұрын

I'm there with ya! Love Lake Tahoe / Sierra Mountains but won't drive through this type of weather!

@dickymiller7196

3 ай бұрын

A whole lot safer!!👍

I miss the Sierras. Over 50 years since I drove this road. Take care out there.

@stringlarson1247

3 ай бұрын

Me too. 30+ years... too long.

@JBlazeCalifornia

3 ай бұрын

❤ 😊 Love the road!

@greggitav

3 ай бұрын

I miss Marin Sierra Camp

@Mrbfgray

3 ай бұрын

It's why some of us remain in corrupt Commifornia.

@fordtechlife

3 ай бұрын

🙌👊🇺🇸🙏

When I lived in SJ CA me and my girlfriend would always take a trip to Reno, Tahoe for the weekends snowboarding gambling chilling drinking u name it it was our backyard paradise great memories lots of driving but we enjoyed it I miss them days I live in. Vegas now memories stay safe out there my Cali folks! 🤙🏽

Beautiful drive! Thank You 👍

@Mrbfgray

3 ай бұрын

Great to have the precip, we need it!

@WxChasing

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

I have never seen snow in my life, but i love watching it . I watch every video I can find every winter. Soo beautiful! Thank you. Prayers you all stay safe out there .

@Diaz-zq7sf

3 ай бұрын

You should get your opportunity to feel and eat snow.

@WxChasing

3 ай бұрын

I hope you get to experience snow soon. Thank you for watching.

The Mother of All Blizzards. I'm 90 miles from here, down in the Valley, not a single flake. Gotta love it.

Thanks for the ride. I was home sick.

@WxChasing

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. We did something similar last year from Truckee to Lake Tahoe and a lot of people seemed to really enjoy since they were also home sick.

@cjbanksful

3 ай бұрын

My husband died two years ago and my daughter lives in Michigan so here I am. But I am fourth-generation Californian and you just can't get it out of your blood.. @@WxChasing

I remember going to Squaw Valley back in the 60s! We went down to the lodge and walked across the parking lot.We dug into the snow and found a roof!!! We were walking on the top of cars burried in the snow!

@Skidderoperator

3 ай бұрын

They changed the name.

@fake734

3 ай бұрын

@@Skidderoperator I like"Squaw"!

@Skidderoperator

3 ай бұрын

@@fake734 Palisades now.

@fake734

3 ай бұрын

@@Skidderoperator Palisades is by Brentwood!

@Skidderoperator

3 ай бұрын

@@fake734 Palisades tahoe

The building of i80 and affordable 4 wheel drives took the thrill out of driving over the Sierras in a big snowstorm over the old Donner Highway.

@renof2505

3 ай бұрын

Yeah sure, obviously you have not done it.

@gringoreno

3 ай бұрын

I didon 52willys 4x4 pick up with my uncle in 1958

@Vbluevital

3 ай бұрын

I believe you. Be Well

@nojunkwork5735

3 ай бұрын

@@renof2505 In the early 60s My dad was a truck driver and I rode with him over the old road many times with all its twists and turns. Compared to the old road I 80 is pretty tame.

It's been doing this at Donner for the last 5 Million Years. You were there.

Don’t stop just keep going

It’s like Snowpocalypse Only the few dare brave the extreme conditions to bring us the real story out there Thank you for your service

@WxChasing

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching.

@Bacnow

3 ай бұрын

@@WxChasing- may i ask what vehicle you are driving and what tires you are rocking?

@WxChasing

3 ай бұрын

F-250, Toyo all terrain. Good combo for deep snow. Does not do well on icy conditions but this storm was all snow. Any 4x4 SUV or pickup could have made it easy. A decent AWD suv could have made it with a little more effort. The F-250 came in handy when we were pulling people out.

@Bacnow

3 ай бұрын

@@WxChasing - That was some awesome video! It really captured those insane road and weather conditions! But, it looks like it wasn’t your first rodeo as you seemed to make that hazardous journey look effortless!

Thanks for the ride! ❄️😁

@WxChasing

3 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

I’ve never been that way! Warmer and safer watch you! Thank you so much

Very good vid quality, sound included.

@WxChasing

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Mrbfgray

3 ай бұрын

@@WxChasing Thanks for posting. Done my share of driving those roads over the decades, in similar conditions--minus the closure and quite as much wind.

I'm a trucker and I don't miss driving here. I've been stuck at Reno since Thursday night and I'm trying to get to Oakland. This video actually looks better than how bad the weather really is.

@crazytrucker2376

3 ай бұрын

Lol i was stuck in boomtown. Im done with donner pass to dangerous not worth it.

@lmdeguzman13

3 ай бұрын

@@crazytrucker2376 I got stuck at Boomtown last year for 4 days. I gambled and it took all my money.

@crazytrucker2376

3 ай бұрын

@lmdeguzman13 I lost around 400 too. Lol.

Great video, beautiful capture of a blizzard. I love snow, I'm an east coast dweller and love winter for this reason! Peaceful for me, everyone disappears and the world is quiet except for plows and wind/snow....thx for the ride!

Great Job ! So much snow , i'm not used to this amount.

@Mrbfgray

3 ай бұрын

Not a lot for this location at this time of yr, we need it!

I commend your driving skills! Job very well done and thank you for sharing!

@WxChasing

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Beautiful ride Brandon..

This is where all the snow in the country has ended up

@WxChasing

3 ай бұрын

For the last two years, yes.

Beautiful! ⛄

Beautiful

And to keep in perspective donner summit is over 7,000 feet and some of those areas you drive right on the edge of some very steep mountain sides! Personally I’d slow it down 5 to 10 mph just in case of trees knocked over, snow plows or emergency vehicles

@WxChasing

3 ай бұрын

I’ve driven over the pass hundreds of times in major snows. The camera is a super wide angle which looks a like we are going faster. Traction was not an issue, snow depth and drifts were thick in some places. For perspective, the distance for an object with the naked eye is about 1.8x the video and objects come into view much sooner. .

@nojunkwork5735

3 ай бұрын

This coming from someone whose sense of adventure is riding the Merry go round without a helmet.

I’m sitting in Seattle and riding with you😂

A lot snow wow

Thanks!

@WxChasing

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Sue!

Loved sitting shotgun. Blessings

Keep the momentum 💪💪

Reminds me of my youth. Sometimes I`d get a cold 6 pack of beer and a pack of Lucky Strikes and go driving around in a snowstorm. Fun times while I was young and "Superman".

@michaelslater5875

3 ай бұрын

We would do that here in Mi. back in the 80s.

@georgew1751

3 ай бұрын

Things were so different when we were young and indestructible..

Great footage. I think that head of the USPS should watch this, since he wants to move the mail processing center for Reno. from Reno to Sacramento. We have about 37 days average that the donner pass is closed due to this type of weather.

How can someone not like driving through that, especially when you are basically alone on the road.

Thanks for shooting the video! A couple times when you rotated the camera, I thought you'd lost control.

@WxChasing

3 ай бұрын

Lol, sorry to disappoint. In all seriousness, hopefully it answers questions for so many wondering why it is still closed.

@nojunkwork5735

3 ай бұрын

You have been watching too many Ice Road Truckers episodes. That's their favorite trick.

Nice weather we are having

Donner Party! Greatings from Germany

It's beginning to look alot like Christmas! Let it Snow. Let it Snow. Let it Snow! My Grandfather built all the Snow Sheds at Donner in the 1920s and 30s. Never been there in the Winter. WAY TOO MUCH SNOW FOR ME! It's beautiful. I use to spend summers up there as a boy. Stay safe everyone!

@WxChasing

3 ай бұрын

That’s really cool. I love the history in that area. Union Ice Company mined ice in the 1800’s and stored it in San Fransisco. They were located in a now abandoned town near Truckee with a brewery. Between wildfires and harsh winters it can be a tough place but it is full if incredible and friendly people. Mark Twain spent considerable time in the area. Of course the Donner Party, the rotary train, ski legends, etc.

Im riding with you from Minnesota.

Sure hope it was speed up a bit! lol.. Been there - done that - don't miss it!!!

Thanks for the ride along.... but can I ask a q's? I thought that road was closed? How were you able to drive it? And what are you driving to get around in all that snow? Thanks!!

@WxChasing

3 ай бұрын

We are affiliated with multiple media companies and credentialed. We are at our own risk and have to inform CalTrans. We were in a F-250 diesel 4wd truck and had a week’s supply of food and gear for sub-zero temps.

Gird yer loins! Looks like we got us a "Bomb-Blizzard"!

Just watching this made me cold, had to put on a hoodie.

I travel this several times a year for 30 + years hwy 20 to 80 Est to Reno now.not when its like this Be Safe Out There, Ya Definitely wouldn't want to be up in that it's good to see it tho we need it 🙏💪👊🇺🇸🙌

Wow this was 5 hours ago? 5 hours ago I'm in North Orlando Florida and it's 70° and I'm wearing t-shirts and shorts.

Well thumb up for larue snowblower made canada quebec city yup.the video show caltrans and uprr got plate full clean up this mess.the problems now is huge snow slide from mountains we have same west calgary hwy 1.thanks video😮

I live in Minden, Nevada. Most of our snow is off the road.

Imagine what happens when all these stuck vehicles are electric!

@alanfoster6589

3 ай бұрын

Like maybe, being able to relax in your vehicle with the heat on and the windows rolled all the way up because you don't have to worry about carbon monoxide?

@andyh492

3 ай бұрын

No Worries! You won't be able to drive thru here in the winter once the internal combustion engine is outlawed. How many Electric Plows and Payloaders have you seen? These areas will be closed with the hint of a snow flake and will stay closed until Memorial Day! Your little electric car won't leave the driveway since the town and city streets will be full of snow as well. OH, and you won't have any snow blowers capable of handling the snow because battery snow blowers are rarely two stage which is what you need to even begin to clear that amount of snow in your driveway or on your sidewalks. But hey, they asked to go all electric so they must be ok with being stranded until late spring or early summer.

@AudioAtmos

3 ай бұрын

The elites will be getting there for their ski vacations. Those of us “non essential” life forms will have nothing and be happy.

@AudioAtmos

3 ай бұрын

@@alanfoster6589 You seriously have not thought this out very well, have you? You people crack me up!😂

@AudioAtmos

3 ай бұрын

@@andyh492 The main thing is batteries are useless in the cold. There will be internal combustion for the privileged.

13:50--looks like plow driver got sucked off the road a bit and determined to get it out by himself, probably wants to spare the embarrassment of needing help. :D

@evanstauffer4470

3 ай бұрын

Eventually that rotary plow will catch up with him.

They say if you don't have to be out in that weather, don't go.

Just curious. How fast were you going most of the time?

@WxChasing

3 ай бұрын

10-15 mph when it was really bad. 20-30 mph for most. Towards the end of the video where the interstate was good 30-40. Could have gone faster at the tail end.

@markfrench8892

3 ай бұрын

​@@WxChasingGreat video. Been a while since I've been on the Hill. Hopefully I can get to Reno and Carson City this way this summer.

@studio107bgallery4

3 ай бұрын

Going faster than the other guys!😮

@SamSpade2010

3 ай бұрын

@@WxChasing I guess you were hallucinating the whole way.

Dang, fast and furious on that snow packed road. I’m scared just watching 😱🩵Be Safeout there!!

what vehicle are you driving ? make / model / 4wd / tires / etc ..

Great snow tires!

Unbelievable. How could you see the road in some places? What kind of vehicle were you in?

Is this a chp truck? Those guys are just so good at driving in these conditions

I am wondering how you are driving with that kind of speed,you must have chains on your tires and must have traveled on that highway many years plus your experience.my salute to you man,thanks

@WxChasing

3 ай бұрын

It is a wide angle lens, appears much faster. I do have many years of experience driving in heavy snow and a capable vehicle. It is my job. Thank you for the compliments.

Looks like snow until Tuesday!! Shout out to: California Weather Watch and Michael Snyder...

What were you driving and how was it equipped?

I'm curious as to what type of vehicle you were driving....😮

I get the tanker trucks being waved up there as long as they take it easy, everyone needs the gas once they dig out and head back down!

Don’t forget to smash the like button 👍 and subscribe 🛎️

It's more daring with the speed at 2X!

What kind of tires did you have ?

(BEAUTIFUL VIEW), FROM MARYLAND. TAKE IT SLOW.🤔🤔🤔.

How were you allowed on I-80 ? What are you driving?

What are you guys driving? Any special equipment?

@WxChasing

3 ай бұрын

F-250 with all terrain snow tires. The road wasn’t too bad for a single capable vehicle but it was down to a single lane from 3.

What’s keeping the snow from piling on the window of the camera?

@WxChasing

3 ай бұрын

It’s really cold and dry snow. Once the lens gets cold it does not stick.

Flat landers need to hurry and get up there before it starts to melt.😮

I think the Donner party is still in snow banks. Gnawed upon

Who said there was too much traffic in CA?

Very nice. But you need a wind sock.

Wow. I-80 is looking rough

Anybody know the total snowfall accumulation from this storm?

@MikeGreenwood51

3 ай бұрын

2.8 meters near Norden on 1-80. That is 110.1 inches. 120 inches would be 12 feet or 4 yards. So about 11.2 feet of snow is laying on the ground as I write today, It stopped snowing but there is snowing not far away (30 miles). Wind has dropped. Tempreture is -4C (25F).

@kmm34

3 ай бұрын

Thanks@@MikeGreenwood51

I can't tell where the road is in all that white. Is this film from a snowmobile, or what kind of vehicle is this?

@WxChasing

3 ай бұрын

F-250 4x4

which day is this?

You passed them like they were stopped. What are you driving.

How many feet did donner pass get on the 80?

@WxChasing

3 ай бұрын

Not sure at Donner, Soda Springs was close to 90” last I saw. Sugar Bowl was a little over 90”. Still another 18-24” forecasted tonight. Will likely close out close to 10 feet.

I don't understand why CalTrans is using individual plows and not a plow train to clear all the lanes at once? Makes no sense to me. I'm in Minnesota

@evanstauffer4470

3 ай бұрын

I was wondering the same thing. I have to assume they know what they're doing. I also don't understand why CalTrans does not have wing plows on their plow trucks and graders. If the snow banks are higher than your front plow blade, you are not going to be able to move the snow to the shoulder except with a blower. And snow blowers are very, very slow [typically one to two mph in those conditions.] Granted, I have never seen that much snow in such a short period of time, but I used to live in western New York State, and we got hit with some bad lake effect snows. All the state and local plows had wings. I know with a wing and some speed you can get at least some of the snow up and over the snow bank. I don't pretend to be an expert but I've seen it work for deep wind-blown drifts. Also, the Union Pacific Railroad has had good results using snow grooming machines to push snow farther back from the track than their plows can reach. From the videos I've seen, they seem to be pretty fast and nimble. I want to commend everyone for the long hours and hard work they're putting in.

@thelonesomefisherman7425

3 ай бұрын

@@evanstauffer4470 Good point about the wing plows.

Glad you got permission to show folks what a real snowfall is like.

Weather forecast clearing this week .

Turn your headlights on!!!

Donner Summit: 13:37

Just read over half the Caltrans plows in the Sierra are broken down waiting to get fix. Wtf. You think they would be better prepared. Love Tahoe hope to retire up there soon.

@nojunkwork5735

3 ай бұрын

A big part of the maintenance fund magically disappeared.

Is the camera mounted outside of the car?

@WxChasing

3 ай бұрын

It is being held by Jonathan Petramala outside the vehicle.

I thought I-80 was closed!

As you can see from this video it is impossible to drive on lnterstste 80 in the snow.

Why would you go???????

Snowmobile is your friend

Wow ~ It's Hauntingly Beautiful ~ Dangerous Visibility ~ I would pull over to a Rest Area & Remain there.

Jeep?

@danielespera8127

3 ай бұрын

Ford F-250 diesel

Repping out of reno: we got 2-3 ft on west side of Reno

Why I moved from Tahoe to Santa Barbara. Beautiful area as long as you don't have to go anywhere. Waters look like this and summers your stuck in tourist traffic forever to go 2 miles.

Not judging, but just curious, how did you get onto 80? Do you have a media pass that permits this?

You know it’s bad when the snowplow gets stuck

looks like a bit o' weather

Weekender from bay area make a mess for us that live up here

Is this near Big Bear

@WxChasing

3 ай бұрын

I-80 between Sacramento and Reno.

what vehicle are we in?

@WxChasing

3 ай бұрын

F-250

I passed with my Prius

So let me understand this. Blizzard 🥶 warning, snow measures in feet. What better time to drive on Donner Pass 😂😂😂

@MikeGreenwood51

3 ай бұрын

Blizzard warnings. Arn't they for the screamish to warn them to keep away? Makes sense for those not equiped to keep where safe. But some who are equiped have no major problem with a 150 mph wind driven snow storm. 4 days buried alive under an avalanch is just the pleasure a few accept and prepare for. My guess is no one wants the snow avalanch. But it's all part of the mountain tapestry experience. I-10 roadway is not like the old days with a few stage coaches a hundred miles from civilisation. Now there is civilisation all along the road. So going equipped (Snow chairs, 3x4, hot over night warm clothing, Food etc) removes most of the risks. But it's not recommended for hundreds of high sided vechicles. LOL

Well, there's probably a lot more people to eat now a days, than in 1846! 🤣