Vista Chino back open as N. Indian, Gene Autry remain closed amid the windy weekend

Update: 05/17 8:36 AM

Around 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Palm Springs Police announced Vista Chino is back open at the wash, between Clubhouse View Drive and Carmela Drive.

Update: 05/17

Palm Springs Police announced late Saturday night that Vista Chino is closed at the wash, between Clubhouse View Drive and Carmela Drive, due to blowing sand and low visibility.

As of Sunday morning, all 3 major whitewater wash roads are closed due to gusty winds.

Original Report: 05/16

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department sent out an alert early Saturday morning, warning that North Indian Canyon Drive and Gene Autry Trail are closed at the whitewater wash.

According to the alert, the area between Sunrise Parkway to Garnet and East Via Escuela to Salvia were closed due to blowing sand and low visibility.

There is no word on when the roadways will open back up at this time. Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates.