Hwy 80 at Whitmore Grade
Live camera on I-80, with the current status of the road it sits on and the forecast at the nearest pass.
Weather at Donner Summit
- Tonight
- Clear
- Temperature
- 42°F
- Wind
- 13 to 20 mph
- Zone
- CAZ133
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 stream captures traffic flow on the Whitmore Grade, sitting at an elevation of 5,022 feet. Because this camera is situated between the chain-control points at Whitmore and Nyack, it serves as a critical indicator of shifting weather conditions. If the lower camera at Colfax shows clear pavement while this view displays active snowfall, it suggests that Caltrans is likely preparing to shift chain controls upward. Watching the live motion here helps determine if vehicles are maintaining speed or struggling with traction before they reach the higher elevations near Kingvale.
Since this feed updates in real time, it provides an immediate look at whether traffic is moving freely or coming to a standstill due to incidents. While the nearby stations at Whitmore and Drum track the onset of winter restrictions, this specific viewpoint offers a clearer picture of road surface conditions at this mid-elevation point. Checking this stream helps distinguish between light flurries and heavy accumulation that might impact travel times.
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:
| Point | Elevation | Near | Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Peak, (@ DRA Holding only) | 7,247 ft | Norden | Clear |
| DLI (Donner Lake Interchange) | 6,404 ft | Truckee | Clear |
| DLI (Donner Lake Interchange) | 6,404 ft | Truckee | Clear |
| DLI (Donner Lake Interchange) | 6,361 ft | Norden | Clear |
| DLI (Donner Lake Interchange) | 6,361 ft | Norden | Clear |
| Kingvale | 6,076 ft | Soda Springs | Clear |
| Kingvale | 6,076 ft | Soda Springs | Clear |
| Kingvale | 6,069 ft | Soda Springs | Clear |
| Kingvale | 6,069 ft | Soda Springs | Clear |
| Rainbow | 5,921 ft | Soda Springs | Clear |
| Rainbow | 5,921 ft | Soda Springs | Clear |
| Truckee | 5,905 ft | Truckee | Clear |
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
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.