Newsweek reports a severe winter storm has closed Interstate 80 near Donner Pass in California. The highway is shut down from Colfax to the Nevada border because of heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions, accumulating 3 to 4 inches per hour. The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for Lake Tahoe, citing near-zero visibility and strong winds. Caltrans recommends checking for updates and alternative routes, as the reopening time is unknown.