Pair Of High Country Passes Closed Due To Weather Sponsored by: By Bill Johnson Published Nov 1, 2008 06:05 am Updated Jan 31, 2009 01:39 pm Sonora, Ca — The Mother Lode is waking up to wet weather this morning. Because of snow in the high country, Sonora Pass and Tioga Pass are both closed. Meanwhile, Ebbetts Pass remains open as of 6am. For updated traffic information click here, and select the individual road. Written by BJ Hansen