But there’s no snow on the 101 Freeway near Thousand Oaks — which might come as a surprise to those who spied an errant travel alert from the California Department of Transportation. An agency advisory for the L.A.-Ventura county line went out Wednesday saying snow chains were required on all vehicles except passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks equipped with snow tires on at least two-drive wheels. Those with snow tires, the advisory warned, must still carry chains. “Blowing and driving snow with near zero visibilities possible,” the weather service said. Just not in Thousand Oaks.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 19, 2026 16:49 UTC