by Deb Murphy | Jan 11, 2023 | High Winds, News Releases, Rain, Road Conditions, Snow, Weather
When one is frustrated by weather and spends far too much time checking the National Weather Service website to see if the forecasters have changed their minds, it’s time to check with our weather guru, Dennis Mattinson. While Mattinson couldn’t satisfy the burning...
by Press Release | Jan 11, 2023 | Road Conditions, Snow
BISHOP –Caltrans has reopened U.S. 395 between State Route 203 (Mammoth Lakes) and State Route 167 (north of Lee Vining) with vehicle escorts. CHP and Caltrans crews are escorting traffic between State Route 203 and State Route 158 S (June Lake Junction)....
by Press Release | Jan 11, 2023 | CalTrans, Road Conditions
UPDATE U.S. 395 Reopened Between Bishop and Mammoth Lakes Crews are estimating to reopen to Lee Vining later today BISHOP –Caltrans has reopened U.S. 395 between Bishop and Mammoth Lakes with chain control restrictions as of noon. Earlier today, crews...
by Press Release | Jan 11, 2023 | Press Release, Road Conditions, Snow, Weather
BISHOP – Caltrans has started to reopen part of U.S. 395 following its second overnight closure. At 7:30 am, southbound U.S. 395 reopened with R2 chain control restrictions between Mammoth Lakes and Bishop. Northbound U.S. 395 between Bishop and Mammoth Lakes...
by Press Release | Jan 10, 2023 | CalTrans, High Winds, Press Release, Road Conditions, Snow, Weather
BISHOP – Due to significant heavy snow, wind, and whiteout conditions on the highway, U.S. 395 will remain closed overnight in both directions between Gorge Road, 13 miles north of Bishop, and Bridgeport. Caltrans asks that all drivers respect the closure...
by Press Release | Jan 10, 2023 | Press Release, Rain, Road Conditions, Weather
UPDATE: BISHOP – State Route 190 has reopened over Towne Pass in Death Valley National Park. The highway was closed earlier this afternoon due to a small mudslide. Maintenance crews were able to clear the pavement, reopening the road to vehicle traffic. Before...
