Grapevine reopens as CHP escorts traffic in both directions

Winter storm causes closure of Grapevine along I-5

The I-5 near the Grapevine reopened Thursday afternoon after being closed for hours due to snow and hazardous weather conditions.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol has begun to open the 5 Freeway over the Grapevine as of 2:30 p.m. Thursday. The section of the freeway had been closed in both directions due to snow and ice for most of the day.

This comes as a winter storm slammed the Golden State, bringing gusty winds, heavy rain, snow to the mountain communities.

Weather Forecast for Thursday, Dec. 30

The latest forecast for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.

On Thursday morning, several weather advisories were in effect across the Southland including a Winter Weather Advisory and a Flash Flood Warning.

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