Lake Tahoe blizzard: Several feet of snow in the Sierra

[@aaronwilcox6417]

That old Cat grader is a good rig.

[@skypeter-thompson]

I used to be a truck driver, and I've had to drive in conditions like that. It's not fun. One time when crossing Donner Pass, conditions went full white-out at the summit The only way I could tell I was in the lane was by watching for the rust-marks from the tire chains of other trucks that had already passed through.

[@johnschneider4160]

Au contraire....you didn't HAVE TO drive in such weather. You CHOSE TO!

[@johnmourer5747]

I know what you mean. Years ago I was going west bound before blue canyon and experienced white out condions.

[@blueman5924]

would you have chained only the outer wheels ?

[@dirtfarmer7472]

@@johnschneider4160 You are correct, when I was doing long distance work the customer didn’t need whatever I was hauling if the snow was like that. I’d just wait until it cleared then go on through easy pesy

[@ShakespeareCafe]

If you drive over Donner during a blizzard pack salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. It makes your passengers more palatable

[@kurt4528]

That's disturbing 😳 yet funny😅

[@Alice-Not-In-Chains]

Or just say no & check into a hotel/motel. Preferably with a hot tub & 🏊🏽‍♀️

[@PhyreReighn]

Spoken like shakespeare true American ! lmao

[@videorocketzmillar007milla5]

Filling up on beer beforehand helps too. Urp...

[@dkoz8321]

BBQ sauce and chilli pepper for spicing PNG Long Pig .

[@edwardlarkin4279]

Just wonderful. Thankyou Amy and Juan and Nemeen

[@DaDansinBear]

I wish I was there just to see it. I love snowstorms. They are so peaceful.

[@TrollMeister-s6n]

Anyone that loves snowstorms is an idiot. Period!

[@b.a.p.2731]

It might be peaceful if it was less windy, not as bad currently. I was there about 38-40 hours ago when if first started. The wind was so strong the snow felt like sand hitting you in the face, it legit stung. Other people were saying the same. I had to get out at a checkpoint & chain up. It wasn’t your typical peaceful snowstorm. It was melting fast so it was very wet, not yo mention the wind (& I wear glasses). Im out there knee in muddy slush, hands freezing trying to reach up in my wheel well & connect the chains, getting cold, wet & dirty.

[@DaDansinBear]

@@b.a.p.2731 I’m sure there were other things that you’d rather be doing. I went to Mammoth several years ago to go skiing a couple days after they got 6 feet. The piles of snow along the roads were much higher than two-story homes. Some people were trapped at work for a week up in Mammoth.

[@BillJonesJr-h4i]

Shockingly Beautiful 🎥⭐👍

[@laughlight1]

WOW! Treacherous driving conditions!

[@dennisminer7436]

It must be a steep hill with ice. The truck had chains and was going slow. Probably didn't have a load. If I was stranded in a resort it would be my luck there would be no electricity, so the rooms didn't have heat and the bar was closed.

[@jeributterworth1541]

That is so awesome!

[@mikebell5378]

Great Blademan

[@Golden_writes550]

I worked for Saia. Slave drivers they over load your trailer and slam you with pickups the moment you leave the terminal. It's expected why this would happen...

[@BillJonesJr-h4i]

Retired from Yellow and fed up FedEx... ...many yrs P&D city dvr Yellow and Road Dvr Fed Ex ... Fed Ex freight would overload my doubles like an additional 9000 lbs xtra per trailer.... knowing that I would be too tired to unload.....

[@milesdee9397]

😂😂 I use to work for Saia too as a dock worker,the forklifts were always broke and they would never fix them plus management sucked so I'm not surprised myself

[@tikitavi7120]

Sounds like any typical corporation these days.

[@kindabluejazz]

@@tikitavi7120 It's not 'these days' - a segment of corporations have always looked to 'cheat' to increase profits. That's why we have so many trade laws and regulations - in response to historic abuse and corruption.

[@cassholloway4369]

Would love to see how they'd pull a rig out with an all electrical blade/ plow. Oh that's right it wouldn't happen cause it'd probably lose charge just backing up. Love the CAT brand of equipment. So much power pulling and pushing. Great job.

[@cynthiasmith4130]

I love Winter!!!!!! 🥶🥶❄️❄️❄️.....

[@goldgeologist5320]

Sometimes best to stay home or take a different route!

[@robertw.gonzales8025]

: Vehicles steer the front/nose of your vehicle in the direction your heading. No one can maintain contact on a slippery surface. that 18 wheeler had chains on the trailer, and the driving axles of the truck. However, No chains on the front wheels that aid in steering the vehicle. Every year people install chains on the back tires But fail to comprehend that once the front end of your vehicle starts sliding you just lost complete control of something that weighs a significant amount. Years of time spend in the western states during winter months. Weather is unpredictable Carry Snow Chains, tools, a plastic tarp, shovel, recovery gear, tow straps, and know how to use them. Offroad requires chains on the front and back of your vehicle. Once stuck your on your own.

[@DavidVanHelden1]

When was the last time you chained up your steer tires on a highway ?

[@miss4540]

No way I would even consider driving thru that. They've forcasted snow snow and more snow, why? No chains no socks NOPE NOPE NOPe

[@robertw.gonzales8025]

Cat Road Graver is a classic example of @Chains All Around!

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

I think I would love to operate the Cat, or at least ride along. Beautiful 🌬❄️

[@brendajefferson5984]

Can’t see the road, very dangerous😮

[@BigShooter2000]

Mother of god that is holy I think the shot of the backing up pulling the trailer. The shot of the beeping delete please or shorten the shot. We get the point!!

[@hansjensen7823]

CAT doing work

[@miamivicefanatic9736]

I want to go tubing down the Truckee.

[@sickntired9693]

wow

[@red32_12]

a single screw truck with that kind of road condition ? that is trouble in horizon..

[@graderboy41]

You are right. They get stuck on a turd pile😂

[@martingrant1960]

THAT IS IT: TEAMWORK☆😂❤🎉😮😅

[@shaufengthor9586]

I remember, pulp trailer and 1 drive axle get turn around.... Must be different these days

[@ramonzapato5528]

I drove tow trucks up there for 17 years and CalTrans ALWAYS turned the single screw/ doubles trucks around ..no traction when you don't have that axle interlock

[@shaufengthor9586]

@@ramonzapato5528 this year, has been the most I've ever throw chains on. This year, the transport been letting them line hauler run up Donner. It's been getting crazy this year.

[@eddiehoppe]

Chains on the trailer???

[@Nikowalker007]

So it wouldn’t jackknife when you try to stop

[@eddiehoppe]

@@Nikowalker007 That kind of weather you would want to use your trolley or chicken stick to stop more than your tractor brake.

[@dkoz8321]

California resevoirs are at 80% level. Thats full for purporses of water. At 85% engineers start worrying about safety and spillways open. At same time Mexico City and South African cities are short of water.

[@Kenneth-ep3fqRoss]

7 feet where?

[@_AndromedaGalaxy_]

wow! no thx. doesnt even get that bad here in NE WY.

[@lawrencemaiolo5403]

What's up with this truck. He has chains on his tires and shouldn't be sliding.

[@blueman5924]

only the outer wheels though,….the easy ones.😂

[@bulletscreenprinting]

Blizzard !! It was just a snow storm. Seen 100 just like it over the years. Nothing to write home about.

[@donnavorce8856]

Authorities: Stay off the roads Morons on the roads: Challenge accepted

[@jandd661]

That's an average day here in Colorado. Single drive axle Saia and FedEx trucks should not be in the snow.

[@carlose924]

Not worth the load. They warned us 2-3 days ahead of this mess. Cal trans should leave you stranded for making such a dumb decision.

[@TheUnikita52]

Chicago is sunny ...no snow😅

[@davidhadden-ii5hs]

Germany also sunny and no snow.......

[@steveholzer4278]

Ice road truckers have courage.

[@daveclark8337]

This one had no brains.

[@MSilva-b5n]

Diesel bros helping out

[@johac7637]

Why is he driving with only singles. cheap company? no triples ?

[@sharp3552]

That’s a P&D driver!

[@roberthenderson4466]

MARCH 19 FIRST DAY OF SPRING. MARCH 10. TURN CLOCKS AHEAD.

[@xx8031]

“71”! - "INSANITY" - Get ready for what's coming!

[@terrancestodolka4829]

Oh boy, wish i would had a big boy toy Truck to drive the I-80 for my boss who says it's all good and I pay you for a couple of hours only driving like in the summer time off-season good weather and no delays...just up like none at all...

[@richardjohnson2965]

This helps the economy…as it probably provides a lot of OT for snow removal workers…..and private plowers will get plenty of work.

[@glowgirl8171]

He's heading into white out.

[@rainmaker3700]

That truck driver is absolutely clueless!

[@handibode]

Happened to more than a few. Maybe it could happen to you?

[@donnahalsted7718]

Been there. The ice can be so slick even at a dead stop your vehicle is moving where you don't want to go. It can make a pray-er out of you!

[@JRW1776]

What about was Biden saying about global warming?

[@st.michaelofcigarillo2845]

What did California say about ALL vehicles have to be electric by 2030? 🤣 I hope they don't like getting freight in California.

[@cantrun5491]

its empty, needs weight

[@st.michaelofcigarillo2845]

And the state of California expects to make all vehicles in their state electric by 2030. 🤣 I hope Californians like not getting freight from other states. Good luck getting an E-semi thru the Sierra Nevada Pass. in the winter. 🤣

[@jabreck1934]

California operates the largest shipping port in the western hemisphere providing food and supplies to 40% of North America. Freight from other states?🤣😂👍🤡

[@jillbelas7266]

​@@jabreck1934Imports of food manufactures to California have been increasing over the last decade and totaled $14.3 billion in 2020, an increase of 7.9%. Imports of agricultural products, which had been increasing steadily over the last decade, fell slightly to $9.7 billion in 2020, a 4% decrease.

[@dawnowen2796]

God comeing and you can’t run dems

[@lhaaa1059]

Joe Biden !

[@darrenedmonds1163]

Funny

[@smasmith57]

Does this mean the perpetual drought alarmists were crying about is over?

[@richardvillanueva559]

F those eco terrorists

[@skypeter-thompson]

The amount of snow falling is only part of the whole water situation. You can get a lot of snow and still end up in a drought situation. That happens when you get a sudden warm-up that melts the snow quickly, causing flooding conditions downstream. You can't capture and store enough water when that happens, and a lot of that runoff ends up in the ocean via rivers and storm drains. It's better when you have a slow warm-up that melts the snow more gradually. That way you're capturing more water in your reservoirs to replace what's being used by people. When this happens, the snow pack can be thought of as another reservoir that gradually releases water downstream.