Update: The California Highway Patrol is no longer pacing traffic on the Grapevine.
Grapevine: CHP no longer pacing over the Grapevine. Roadway is open and clear. Keep it slow for safety, roadway is still wet. @CaltransDist7 #Grapevine
— Caltrans District 6 (@CaltransDist6) December 28, 2019
The California Highway Patrol has begun pacing traffic through the Grapevine due to icy conditions, according to Caltrans officials.
Officials are warning drivers to come prepared for slow traffic and dangerous conditions, including black ice along the mountain passes.
This coming only hours after the Grapevine reopened.
Grapevine: CHP currently pacing traffic over the Grapevine due to icy road conditions. Remember to stay behind the CHP pace car for your safety. #Grapevine @CaltransDist7
— Caltrans District 6 (@CaltransDist6) December 28, 2019
Officials closed the Grapevine for over 36 hours this week. Many stranded in their vehicles and in gas stations along the highway.
Caltrans reminded drivers to following the CHP pacing car if they are making their way through the Grapevine.
The National Weather Service Hanford tweeted on Friday that a Winter Storm Watch would take effect starting Sunday until Tuesday morning for mountain and dessert areas of Kern County.
Fri Dec 27th @ 10:07 PM PST - Winter Storm Watch from Sunday night until Tuesday morning for the mountain and desert areas in Kern County. Heavy snow above 4500 ft with light accumulating snow as low as 2500 ft. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/yklSnsfG2G
— NWS Hanford (@NWSHanford) December 28, 2019
