Southbound I-5 is also shut north of Tejon Pass.
Snow is reportedly falling at Templin Highway, where access to I-5 has been restricted.
I-5 was had been closed in the early morning hours Thursday due to snow but re-opened in the late morning when the snow turned to slush. Many drivers subsequently lost control of their vehicles in the slush and careened across freeway lanes. Some crashed into the center divider while others overturned.
Lebec was reporting 24 degrees with snowfall at 4:30 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the area with snow levels predicted to fall as low as 1,500 feet. The advisory is in effect until Friday at 4 p.m.
Accumulations of 2 inches are expected at the 2,000-foot level, and 2 to 3 inches above 4,000 feet. The Tejon Summit is higher than 4,000 feet.
North winds of 20 mph to 30 mph in the foothills and stronger winds up to 50 mph through the passes are causing additional wind chill.
I-5 Shut at Parker; Snow Level Drops to 1,500 Feet
