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The Grapevine remains closed due to heavy snow and ice. It is unknown at this time when the Grapevine will be reopen. Crews are working diligently to remove snow and ice from the road. As new information becomes available regarding possible escorts and reopening we will update
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The Grapevine is closed at this time due to snow and ice.
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The Grapevine remains closed at this time. There is no estimated time for how long the closure will be in place. Caltrans District 7 is working hard on clearing the snow and ice from the roadway.
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The Grapevine is now open with CHP units from the Fort Tejon and Newhall areas conducting escorts up and over the Grapevine. The roadway is still wet and slick, so stay in line and follow behind traffic at a safe distance. Please don’t drive reckless by speeding.
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Due to the continuous snow and ice the Grapevine will remain closed through tonight into tomorrow morning. CHP is planning on reopening the Grapevine tomorrow at 11:00 am. Crews will be working through the night and into tomorrow morning in preparation for the reopening.
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We are currently holding traffic for the
#Grapevine
area of I-5 in Castaic (northbound) and Grapvine Road (southbound) and escorting the residual traffic through to the other side.
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Mostly all snow cleared over the
#Grapevine
. Last night, roadway temperatures dropped into the single digits causing miles of roadway to freeze. Caltrans has been working tirelessly to thaw the ice and make the roadway safe. We will then escort traffic as a safe speed.
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The
#Grapevine
area of Interstate 5 is still open.
Reminder:
Parking on the freeway is dangerous, illegal and will be strictly enforced.
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If you were wondering about the weather conditions on the Grapevine this morning, here is a picture.
I think it's worth at least a 1000 words.
Safe travels.
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The Grapevine is closed. I-5 northbound and southbound will be closed at this time due to snow and ice. CHP and CalTrans are working to get the roadways in a condition to allow for escorted traffic. Please avoid the area and take alternate routes. Updates to follow.
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We have now begun escorting north and southbound I-5 traffic. Drive safely and patiently, continuing to watch your speed and following distances.
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The storm is hitting the Grapevine with rain mixed with snow. I cannot stress enough the importance to slow down and not speed in these conditions. Speeding plus wet roadway can lead to hydroplaning and crashing. Give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination safely.
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"Just because you can, doesn't mean you should."
This Ferrari 488GTB was called in by concerned motorists for driving at a high rate of speed on the Grapevine. When we located the vehicle, it was doing 135 mph.
Avoid unnecessary contact with our officers by driving safely.
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#GRAPEVINE
: Interstate 5 over the Grapevine pass is now CLOSED due to multiple stuck vehicles and heavy snowfall. Priority will be to assist vehicles already on the pass to the other side, followed by clearing the roadway. No estimate for reopening at this time.
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Due to unsafe conditions from heavy snow and ice, the Grapevine is closed in both north and south directions. Please be patient as crews work to clear the roadway of snow and ice.
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We are holding all traffic so Caltrans can clear the roadways quickly.
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Due to a significant amount of ice build up on the roadway the Grapevine will remain closed. Crews are working hard to clear the ice and make the roadway safe for travel. We are hoping to reopen the Grapevine sometime this afternoon. Please be patient.
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POTENTIAL INTERSTATE 5 GRAPEVINE DETOURS
Please share this map of alternate routes of travel if the
#Grapevine
closes due to snow. We are expecting snow on the Grapevine starting this Wednesday.
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Old Moodini was performing his "disappearing act" on the freeway this morning . Fort Tejon CHP Officers have been looking for him for about a year now. During previous calls he had seemed to just disappear into thin air. This time we caught him (after about a two hour chase.)
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The Grapevine is closed in both directions at this time. Snow is continuing to fall on the Grapevine with ice building up on the roadway making it unsafe for motorists. We do not know how long this closure will be in place. We will update as new information becomes available.
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The Grapevine is closed due to snow. We will keep you updated.
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We are still clearing stuck vehicles and the snow is still falling. We will provide an update when something changes. We do not have an estimated time of reopening. We will post and tweet when we do. SR-58 is open but we recommend US-101 as the preferred detour.
#Grapevine
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Firefighters are battling a large fire just east of I-5, North of SR-138. Expect intermittent delays.
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Have a safe weekend. We will be out here if you need us.
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We are currently escorting traffic over the Grapevine due to snow.
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It is windy and cold up here but the
#Grapevine
remains open.
Please help spread the word: We have ZERO tolerance for parking on the freeway.
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There is snow falling on the Grapevine. North and southbound I-5 are still open. There is the possibility CHP units will be conducting escorts. If road conditions become unsafe for the motoring public the Grapevine will have to be closed for safety. Travel safe.
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CHP units are getting in position for escorting traffic for both north and southbound traffic.
#Grapevine
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Due to the roadway being unsafe for the motoring public, the north and southbound I-5 is closed. We are working with closely with Caltrans District 7 to reopen the Grapevine as quickly as possible.
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Traffic is at a crawl on the northbound side due to several spin outs caused by drivers going too fast.
Please slow down in the snow.
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North and southbound I-5 through the Grapevine is closed at this time! Road conditions became unsafe for the motoring public due to the snow and ice on the roadway. It is unknown how long this closure will be in place. Crews are working hard to reopen north and southbound I-5.
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Day drinking (9:00 am) while driving 105 miles per hour is a recipe for disaster and sure way to get yourself arrested.
Thankfully, this driver was taken off the road before he hurt himself or other motorists on the Grapevine.
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The Grapevine is closed due to heavy snow. Take US-101 as an alternate route.
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Yes we are expecting a storm with the possibility of snow on the Grapevine over the next couple of days. To ensure you travel safely up and over the Grapevine, do a simple safety check of your vehicle. Remember to wear your seatbelts and drive at a safe speed for road conditions
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The Grapevine is still open. We do not anticipate any snow falling in the near future. Remember, if you plan on drinking tonight, have a plan to get home before you get started.
Have a fun and safe New Year.
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The Grapevine is still closed in both directions. Alternate routes will be heavily congested and could close with little to zero notice.
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Due to unsafe roadway conditions on the Grapevine, CHP Fort Tejon units are conducting escorts. Do not pass the patrol vehicle! Be patient, follow traffic at a safe distance, limit distractions inside your vehicle and focus on driving safe in these adverse conditions.
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CHP is getting in position to escort both directions of traffic over the
#Grapevine
area of Interstate 5.
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The light snow has returned and we have resumed traffic breaks.
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The
#Grapevine
remains open. Expect heavy holiday traffic and possible patches of ice. Temperatures are already below freezing.
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We are preparing to open the Grapevine area of Interstate 5.
Please drive safe.
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Our mountain communities are closed to snowplay visitors this weekend due to large snow drifts. Chains are MANDATORY if you exit the freeway. All violations will be strictly enforced. Drivers that stop on the freeway for any reason other than an emergency will be ticketed.
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Breaking news!!! One Fort Tejon CHP Officer may have captured a Big Foot or Sasquatch on video this morning while on patrol.....
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At this time north and southbound I-5 is closed due to unsafe road and weather conditions over the Grapevine. Once these conditions improve the I-5 will be reopened. We are working diligently with Caltrans to make the roadway safe for travel.
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We are pacing at 25 mph due to snow. Please slow down.
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Yes the Grapevine is open! There are still adverse weather conditions in the area, making the roadway wet and slick. As you travel through the Grapevine during these adverse weather conditions, we advise drivers to slow down, follow at a safe distance and drive with caution.
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We are now escorting northbound and southbound traffic over the Grapevine at 25 mph.
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The Grapevine is still open with no anticipation of closing it. Stay safe by reducing your speed and following at a safe distance. The roadway is still wet and slick with strong winds through the area. Please get to your destination safe and sound.
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The Grapevine is still open. The current weather is clear with patchy clouds and it's 34 degrees according to my patrol car.
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This huge boulder was just cleared from the southbound lanes of I-5 south of the Grapevine Rd. Exit. Please slow down and be safe.
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Thought I would give a quick update. At this time there is just precipitation and strong wind up and over the Grapevine. No snow or closures as of yet. We are continuously monitoring the weather and roadway conditions.
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Heavy rain and wind on the
#Grapevine
today. Please slow down and turn your headlights on when driving in the rain.
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Heavy snow mixed with rain is falling over the Grapevine at this time. Due to the wet and slick road conditions several crashes have occurred. CHP Fort Tejon units are starting to pace traffic on north and southbound I-5 due to these unsafe conditions. Please slow down.
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As you can see snow did fall on the Grapevine early this morning. The north and southbound lanes are open at this time. Please continue to drive safely by slowing down, following traffic at a safe distance, and always wear your sealtbelt.
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Officer Romero thanked his fellow officer for bringing him a breakfast burrito this morning. A busy night made it impossible to take a meal break.
Have a safe Tuesday!
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At 2:50pm CHP Fort Tejon Area officers responded to this solo vehicle rollover crash. The driver of the semi sustained minor to moderate injuries. Use the escape ramps if necessary. The slow lane will be closed for an unknown duration for cleanup. Slow down and drive safe.
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90% of the freeway is de-iced and sanded. We are waiting for the rest to melt. Thankfully, the sun is shining and temperatures are reaching the low 30s. We hope to open it in a couple of hours if all goes well.
We will keep you posted.
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Yes the Grapevine is open in all directions! We are experiencing rain and some snow in the area. The roadways are wet so travel safely. Make sure you are wearing your sealbelt, slow down, and keep a safe following distance. We are not anticipating a closure at this time.
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CHP units from the Fort Tejon and Newhall areas are conducting escorts through the Grapevine. Road conditions are still very wet. Do not attempt to pass the CHP officers conducting the escorts. The weather conditions are expected to last through the night so please travel safe
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No, we’re not sending smoke signals from the Grapevine. A big rig caught fire at the upper water hole. As always,
@kerncountyfire
Department is on scene getting it done.
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We will be out there if you need us as our mission is unchanged. We will continue to patrol throughout California, respond to all traffic collisions, provide service to motorists, and take the appropriate enforcement action when a violation is observed.
Have a safe weekend.
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Please do not stop on the side of the freeway to view the Poppies. It is extremely dangerous and not worth risking your life to see. Be safe
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We are pacing vehicles over the Grapevine due to dense fog in the area. Slow to a speed that is safe for the reduced visibility, turn your lights on (so your tail lights come on), and be sure to use your low beam headlights.
Drive safe.
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The
#Grapevine
remains open and we have discontinued the pacing. No more snow forcasted for the Grapevine tonight.
Drive safe.
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We are no longer pacing over the Grapevine. The snow has stopped for now.
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SB I-5 past Frazier Mountain Park Rd (south of
#Lebec
) ALL LANES CLOSED due to multi-vehicle accidents involving approximately 50 vehicles.
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We are escorting vehicles over the Grapevine portion of I-5 in both directions.
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There is heavy snow fall on the Grapevine at this time. If you have to travel through the area please use caution and travel safely.
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Who said CHP doesn't give warnings?
We are aggressively seeking out those violations which cause crashes on the Grapevine with a "Special Enforcement Unit" today. Unsafe speed, unsafe lane changes, following too closely,
Please tell your friends to drive safely.
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The Grapevine remains open. We have had intermittent snow flurries throughout the day, however no immediate threat of a closure at this time. We'll keep you posted.
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The CHP Fort Tejon Area units are working an incident on northbound I-5, north of Grapevine Road. While officers investigate this incident northbound I-5 at Grapevine Road will be closed for an undetermined length of time. We are advising motirists to avoid the area.
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Are you coming to the snow this weekend? Here are Officer Moore's safety tips.
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The far right lane of northbound I-5, south of Grapevine Road will be closed for an unknown duration for emergency personnel. Traffic is still heavy through the area so please slow down and follow traffic at a safe distance to avoid further delays. Travel safe and buckle up.
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UPDATE: I-5 NORTHBOUND, SR-138, AND GORMAN POST ROAD ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED. WE ARE WORKING ON GETTING TWO LANES OPEN ON NORTHBOUND I-5. SOUTHBOUND LANES ARE ALL OPEN.
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We are escorting traffic over the Grapevine due to heavy snow. Caltrans is out in full force to keep the roadways open. Please share.
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Snow on the Grapevine expected Christmas afternoon. Be sure to take it slow. Your in-laws won’t mind if you’re late.
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Heavy snow now falling west of Frazier Park. Chains are required. Mt. Pinos is closed so to heavy snow.
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We are getting in position to escort groups of vehicles over the Grapevine.
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The Grapevine is open in both directions. CHP is providing escorts to traffic through the area. Weather and roadway conditions still exist so we remind you to slow down, wear your seatbelt and prepare for extra time in your travels.
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At this time the CHP Fort Tejon Area is conducting escorts through the Grapevine due to snow fall. Traffic will be heavy through the area so be patient. Remember to slow down, follow behind traffic at a safe distance, and always wear your seatbelt.
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We are your Fort Tejon CHP and we wish you a happy and safe 4th of July.
#designateddriver
#planahead
#DontDrinkAndDrive
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Officer Anthes and Officer Williams rescued Dagny the dog today from the center divider of I-5 on the Grapevine. She loves the CHP.
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CHP Fort Tejon units are conducting escorts through the Grapevine at this time. Please be patient as traffic will be heavy. Stay in line and don’t try to work your way through traffic. Follow traffic at a safe distance and limit distractions inside the vehicle and drive safe.
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We are pacing traffic over the Grapevine. Snow is falling and temperatures are dropping.
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