Breaking News

More () »

Local News

Winter storm closes East County state routes, Saturday. Roads reopen Sunday morning.

State Route 78 and SR 79 east of Julian closed

SAN DIEGO — It's wet and stormy outside. Snowfall and icy road conditions are impacting State Routes 78 & 79. Caltrans says all lanes of State Route 78 are closed between Amigos Road in Ramona and SR-79 east of Julian.

Snow in San Diego County. ❄️ Caltrans crews have been working 24-7 to keep the roads clear. SR-78 & SR-79 are open but with a full chain (LEVEL R-3) restriction. Chains required on all vehicles without exception. @CaltransHQ https://t.co/pt1qWYJmgc pic.twitter.com/pNi19iuhXC
— Caltrans San Diego (@SDCaltrans) February 26, 2023

JULIAN AREA: Due to heavy snow and icy road conditions, NB SR-79 is CLOSED at Old Highway 80 (in Descanso). EB SR-78 at SR-79 in Santa Ysabel is CLOSED, except to residents of the area. These closures will remain in place until conditions improve & the roadway is safe to use.
— Caltrans San Diego (@SDCaltrans) February 25, 2023

All lanes of SR-78 are closed from between Amigos Rd in Ramona to SR-79 east of Julian. https://t.co/pt1qWYJmgc pic.twitter.com/C90GIZ1ZP6
— Caltrans San Diego (@SDCaltrans) February 25, 2023

WATCH RELATED: Southern California Storm: More rain, mountain snow, and gusty winds through Sunday in San Diego