Hwy 80 at Colfax

Live camera on I-80, with the current status of the road it sits on and the forecast at the nearest pass.

Where this camera is

This camera is the red marker; the blue dots are the other cameras on I-80. Click one to open it.

What this camera shows

This live video feed provides a direct look at traffic conditions at an elevation of 2,414 feet. Because this position is essentially at the chain-control point, it serves as a critical indicator for drivers heading eastbound into the higher Sierra. Monitoring this view helps distinguish between clear pavement at lower elevations and the onset of winter conditions that often begin just above this point. If traffic appears to be slowing or stopping here, it is frequently a sign that chain controls are being implemented or that heavy volume is backing up toward the higher-elevation checkpoints.

Comparing this stream to the camera at the 5,022-foot Whitmore Grade provides a complete picture of the climb. While the Applegate camera seven miles downhill might show dry roads, this feed often captures the transition as precipitation begins to accumulate. Because this is a live video stream, it reveals real-time flow, allowing viewers to see if vehicles are maintaining speed or if congestion is building before reaching the steeper grades ahead. Checking this view regularly is the most reliable way to assess the current status of the roadway at this specific threshold.

Chain-control points on I-80

Caltrans does not control the whole road at once — it sets controls at whichever point matches the snow level, so the same storm produces controls at different places on different days. These are the California-side points, highest first:

The cameras either side

More cameras on I-80

• I-80 at Boomtown Garson Rd
• I-80 at Boomtown Truck Check
• I-80 at Gold Ranch
• I-80 at Mahogany Canyon Rd Eastbound
• I-80 at Floriston
• I-80 at Truckee Scales Westbound

All 58 cameras on I-80 →

Other roads

Camera: Caltrans. Chain-control status: Caltrans District 3 (public domain). Nevada Explorer is not affiliated with either. Always confirm at roads.dot.ca.gov or nvroads.com before you travel.