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at Stead Blvd

Live camera on US-395, with the current status of the road it sits on and the forecast at the nearest pass.

US-395 — open, no chain controls checking…
Live
at Stead 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 US-395. Click one to open it.

What this camera shows

This live video feed provides a direct look at traffic flow at the Stead Boulevard intersection. Because this location sits at an elevation of 5,131 feet, it serves as a reliable indicator of conditions on the valley floor just north of Reno. While cameras at slightly lower elevations nearby might show clear pavement, this view captures the transition zone where precipitation levels can shift rapidly. Seeing actual vehicle movement here helps confirm if traffic is maintaining speed or if an incident has caused a backup, offering a clearer picture of real-time travel speeds than a static image could provide.

Because this feed updates continuously, it is particularly useful for spotting sudden changes in visibility or surface conditions that might not yet appear on higher-elevation cameras. If this view displays snow accumulation or heavy spray, drivers should anticipate that conditions will likely deteriorate as they continue toward higher passes. Checking this stream alongside neighboring cameras allows for a more accurate assessment of how winter weather is tracking across this specific stretch of the corridor.

The cameras either side

Live
at Stead · Nevada DOT · NV · source
Live
at Washoe Lake Flood Watch · Nevada DOT · NV · source

More cameras on US-395

All 73 cameras on US-395 →

Other roads

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