Nevada’s diverse terrain and unique Great Basin climate make it essential to check road conditions and weather forecasts before starting your journey. This is especially important during winter months when severe weather can lead to temporary closures of highways and secondary roads.
Nevada Highway and Road Conditions
Stay informed about the status of Nevada’s key highways:
- Interstate I-80: Conditions for the main east-west route through northern Nevada
- US Highway 395/I-580: A vital north-south connection, especially around Reno
- US Highway 50: Known as “The Loneliest Road in America,” cutting across central Nevada
- State Route 88: Scenic drives through the Sierra Nevada
- State Route 89: A key connector to Lake Tahoe and nearby attractions
Live Highway Webcams
Check real-time road conditions with webcams maintained by Caltrans and NDOT, including coverage of the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe areas:
- I-80 Webcams
- Floriston
- Truckee Scales
- Donner Lake Interchange
- Donner Summit
- Soda Springs (Eastbound and Castle Peak views)
- Kingvale (Eastbound and Westbound)
- US 50 Webcams
- South Lake Tahoe
- Meyers / Luther Pass Road
- Echo Summit
- Twin Bridges
- SR 89 Webcams
- Olympic Valley
- Tahoe City (at SR 28)
- SR 28 Webcams
- Kings Beach (at SR 267)
All webcam data is provided by Caltrans and the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT).
Highway Conditions Resources
The Reno area is well-connected to neighboring California, including Sacramento and the popular recreation destination of Lake Tahoe. Whether you’re traveling for leisure, business, or to visit friends and family, it’s important to stay updated on road conditions for both Nevada and California.
- Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT):
- Highway webcams and current road conditions
- You can call NDOT for road conditions at 511 or 1-877-NV-ROADS
- California Department of Transportation (Caltrans):
- Updates for major California highways, including I-80 and US 50
- You can call Caltrans at 1-800-427-7623 (1-800-GAS-ROAD) for current highway conditions
Stay safe and informed for all your travels across Nevada and beyond!
