Amador County – Winter is fast approaching, and Caltrans and other road agencies are issuing requirements for motorists traveling upcountry.

Chains are required on all vehicles today except 4-wheel drive vehicles with snow tires from Silver Lake in Amador County to 1 mile west of Woodfords in Alpine County.

Chains or snow tires also may be required on vehicles traveling from 1 mile east of Arnold to Cottage Springs in Calaveras County, and from 7 miles east of Long Barn to 7.2 miles east of Strawberry in Tuolumne County.

Another similar requirement may be in place from 7.2 miles east of Strawberry to 26.4 miles east of Strawberry in Tuolumne County. Check with you your local road service agent for more details or to see if these conditions remain in effect.

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