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I580 at South Meadows

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
I580 at South Meadows · 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 view of traffic flow at 4,499 feet. Because this camera is positioned lower than the Steamboat Hill Bridge to the south, it serves as a critical baseline for conditions in the valley floor. While higher elevations may experience rapid accumulations or ice, this view often remains clear or shows only wet pavement, helping drivers determine if precipitation is reaching the ground level or staying confined to the higher grades.

Watching the live stream allows for immediate observation of traffic speed and density, which helps distinguish between standard rush-hour congestion and incidents caused by weather. If the higher Steamboat Hill Bridge camera shows snow or stopped traffic, comparing it with this feed confirms if conditions are improving as vehicles descend into the valley. Relying on the live motion here is essential for gauging real-time travel speeds that static images simply cannot convey.

The cameras either side

Live
I580 at S Virginia/Patriot · Nevada DOT · NV · source
Live
I580 at Steamboat Hill Bridge · Nevada DOT · NV · source

More cameras on US-395

All 73 cameras on US-395 →

Other roads

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