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5 Freeway over Grapevine reopens after temporary closure amid snow, ice

By FOX 11 Digital Team
Updated  February 23, 2022 8:21am PST
Weather
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Grapevine closed in both directions due to snow, ice

Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol are currently working to get the roadways clear for travel that will allow for escorted traffic.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - Officials reopened traffic over the Grapevine on the 5 Freeway after snow and iced forced closures in the area. 

The Grapevine reopened around noon with the California Highway Patrol is escorting vehicles. Motorists were advised to expect delays.

In addition to snow and ice, the area was also experiencing gusty winds. 

Earlier, Caltrans said they were pacing traffic in the area before the full closure. Officials said the wintry conditions made for dangerous road conditions that led to multiple accidents. 

Cold winter storm hits SoCal

The Grapevine corridor on the 5 Freeway remained open as a cold winter storm hit Southern California.

Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol worked for hours to clear the roadways. 

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