at Arrowhead
Live camera on US-50, with the current status of the road it sits on and the forecast at the nearest pass.
Weather at Mt Rose Summit
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
- 42°F
- Wind
- 40 to 45 mph
- Zone
- NVZ002
Where this camera is
This camera is the red marker; the blue dots are the other cameras on US-50. Click one to open it.
What this camera shows
This live video feed provides a direct look at traffic flow at an elevation of 4,648 feet. Because this location sits significantly lower than the chain-control points at Meyers, Chiapa, and Echo Summit, it serves as a critical baseline for conditions on the lower approach. If this video shows clear pavement while higher cameras display snow or restrictions, you can infer that the storm line remains above this point. Monitoring the movement here helps determine if traffic is flowing freely or backing up well before reaching the steeper, more treacherous sections of the route.
Since this is a live video stream rather than a static image, it offers real-time insight into the actual speed of vehicles and the presence of any blockages. Watching this feed allows you to distinguish between a temporary slowdown and a complete stoppage, which is information that static snapshots at Fairview or the Roundabout cannot provide. Use this view to gauge current conditions at this elevation before committing to the climb toward the higher mountain passes.
Chain-control points on US-50
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Summit (Holding only) | 7,401 ft | South Lake Tahoe | Clear |
| Chiapa (Holding only) | 6,453 ft | South Lake Tahoe | Clear |
| Meyers | 6,341 ft | South Lake Tahoe | Clear |
| Meyers | 6,341 ft | South Lake Tahoe | Clear |
| Twin Bridges | 6,158 ft | Twin Bridges | Clear |
| Twin Bridges | 6,158 ft | Twin Bridges | Clear |
| Twin Bridges | 6,158 ft | Twin Bridges | Clear |
| Twin Bridges | 6,158 ft | Twin Bridges | Clear |
| Strawberry | 5,728 ft | Twin Bridges | Clear |
| Strawberry | 5,728 ft | Twin Bridges | Clear |
| Wright's Lake | 5,515 ft | Kyburz | Clear |
| Wright's Lake | 5,515 ft | Kyburz | Clear |
The cameras either side
More cameras on US-50
- US-50 at US-395
- US-50 at Truck Escape Ramp
- US-50 at Golf Club
- US-50 at Spooner Summit
- US-50 at Glenbrook
- US-50 at Cave Rock
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.