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The California Highway Patrol cautioned drivers Thursday that a six-mile stretch of Highway 168 near Shaver Lake is experiencing heavy snow and gusty winds, creating near-whiteout conditions and requiring chains and slow, careful driving. (CHP)

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CHP Warns of Hazardous Driving on Highway 168 Near Shaver Lake

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Several power poles are down at Snelling Road and La Paloma Road in Merced County, blocking the roadway and prompting authorities to urge drivers to avoid the area. (CHP)

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The California Highway Patrol has implemented chain control on Highway 168 near Lower Vista at about 1,500 feet elevation and is urging drivers to practice installing tire chains before heading into snowy mountain conditions.

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