I80 at Lovelock
Live camera on I-80, with the current status of the road it sits on and the forecast at the nearest pass.
Weather at Reno
Wind Advisory in effect — Wind Advisory issued September 12 at 1:47AM PDT until September 13 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
- Tonight
- Mostly Clear
- Temperature
- 52°F
- Wind
- 5 to 20 mph
- Zone
- NVZ003
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
At an elevation of 3,978 feet, this camera sits significantly lower than the chain-control points at Mogul, which is 4,724 feet, and Gold Ranch, which reaches 5,019 feet. Because of this elevation difference, the view often serves as a baseline for conditions before traffic begins the climb toward the higher mountain passes. If this feed displays clear pavement while cameras at higher elevations show snow or active precipitation, it indicates that the lower terrain is maintaining a distinct weather pattern. Monitoring this view helps determine if conditions are shifting as vehicles move toward the steeper grades further west.
As a live video stream, this feed provides a real-time look at traffic flow that static images cannot match. Drivers can observe whether vehicles are moving at speed or if there is a sudden backup, which is useful for identifying delays before reaching the higher mountain checkpoints. Watching the movement here offers a reliable picture of the current pace of travel, helping to assess if traffic is beginning to slow down as it approaches the more challenging segments of the route.
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: 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.