March 04, 2024

Tow crews brave blizzard to rescue big rigs trapped on I-80

Steve Smith

In Truckee, California, tow truck heroes worked tirelessly to free big rigs buried in blizzard snow.

The challenge: A massive weekend snowstorm in the Sierra Nevadas trapped trucks under feet of snow along I-80, blocking the road for days.

The tow crews had to dig deep, with snow reaching up to the drivers' windows.
They managed to clear the way for passenger vehicles by Monday morning.

Road reopening: Passenger vehicles hit the road first, and big rigs followed in the afternoon with chaining requirements, according to Caltrans District 3.

Such efforts by the tow teams are essential in ensuring that truckers and travelers can safely continue their journeys after extreme weather incidents.

As I-80 reopens, transport resumes after a daunting pause due to nature's formidable snow barricade.

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