I80 at Vista Blvd

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 captures traffic flow at an elevation of 4,405 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 winter conditions begin to impact higher elevations. Watching the traffic here helps determine if vehicles are moving freely as they approach the start of the climb toward the Sierra.

Since this camera provides a live video feed, it is particularly useful for spotting sudden slowdowns or accidents that a still image might miss. If the pavement appears wet or snow-covered here, it is a strong indicator that conditions are deteriorating rapidly across the entire corridor. Drivers can compare this view with the cameras at Virginia Street and West McCarran Boulevard to track how quickly changing weather is affecting the grade as vehicles head west toward higher elevations.

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.