I-80 W of Lockwood

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 stream provides a clear view of current traffic conditions at an elevation of 4,416 feet. Because this location sits significantly lower than the chain-control points at Mogul and the California state line, it often remains clear even when weather conditions deteriorate further west. Observing this feed helps determine if traffic is flowing smoothly before you reach the higher elevations where winter restrictions typically begin.

Since this is a live video stream rather than a static image, it is particularly useful for identifying sudden slowdowns or accidents that might not appear on a refreshed still photo. If you notice heavy congestion here, it may indicate that chain controls have already impacted traffic flow at the higher altitudes near Gold Ranch. Checking this view alongside the cameras at higher elevations allows you to gauge how quickly weather changes are advancing down the grade toward the Reno area.

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: Nevada DOT. 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.