. >>> caltrans says a stretch of broken and bumpy freeways set for major retrofit, unfortunately not soon enough for drivers. we found out commuters on that stretch of 580 say it's one of the worst roadways in the entire bay area. >> reporter: starts with a and another. joe williams says it all adds up to an uncomfortable and

caltrans webcams show snowfall rapidly accumulating along i-80 through the sierra with chain controls in effect. expecting about 6-12" of accumulations between 8,000-7,000 feet with more in the 3-6" range below

officials with caltrans say interstate 80 at stateline is closed due to severe weather. all vehicles are being turned around at the gold ranch casino exit on i-80. they say semi trucks and four wheel drive vehicles are getting stuck in the snow, causing multiple clusters of cars to block sections of the interstate. it's not clear when i-80 will be back open. stay with kolo 8 news now for any updates. a fast-moving, but intense storm system will bring wind, rain, and snow to the area through thursday. wind will be gusty, especially east of the sierra crest through the evening in the sierra and change over to snow below 7000' after sunset, and around the tahoe basin before midnight. snow levels will drop to valley floors before sunrise, bringing the possibility of a few slushy inches for the morning commute. snow let's go to dick stoddard with a look at the forecast. accumulating snow is now likely on the valley floor with the intense precip along and just behind the front. due to the intensity, it will initially stick to the roads then become slush with better accumulatio