The I-80 in California has been turned into a 6 mile long snow covered parking lot near Emigrant Gap.

[westwall]

They should have closed it ahead of the storm and routed cars to Hwy 50, which is a lower altitude and easier pass through the mountains.

Hwy 50 was closed as well. 50 still has chain controls.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Helicopters can drop food so they won’t have to resort to that.

Not if it is still snowing! Helicopters don't fly in low visibility.

 

[Lisa558]

Not if it is still snowing! Helicopters don't fly in low visibility.

True.