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I80 at Rock Blvd

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

I-80 — open, no chain controls checking…
Live
I80 at Rock Blvd · Nevada DOT · NV · source

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

This live video stream captures traffic flow and surface conditions at an elevation of 4,416 feet. Because this location sits well below the nearest chain-control points at Mogul and the Gold Ranch stateline area, it typically remains clear even when higher elevations on the route experience winter weather. By monitoring this feed, drivers can see if traffic is moving freely through this lower section of the corridor or if incidents on the grade are causing backups that extend down into the valley floor.

Since this feed provides continuous video rather than a static image, it is the most reliable way to gauge real-time traffic speeds and volume at this specific junction. While cameras further west at Robb Drive or Sierra Street may show active snowfall or chain-controlled conditions, this view confirms whether the road remains open and unobstructed for those traveling toward the higher mountain passes.

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:

PointElevationNearNow
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

Live
I80 at Robb Dr · Nevada DOT · NV · source
Live
I80 at Sierra St On Ramp · Nevada DOT · NV · source

More cameras on I-80

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.