at Fairview
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 view of traffic flow at an elevation of 4,635 feet. Because this location sits significantly lower than the chain-control points at Meyers and Echo Summit, it serves as a critical baseline for road conditions well before the mountain ascent begins. If this feed displays clear pavement while higher elevations show active snowfall, drivers can anticipate that chain requirements are likely contained to the upper passes. Conversely, seeing snow accumulation or stopped vehicles at this lower elevation often indicates that storm conditions have intensified enough to affect the entire corridor.
Unlike static images that refresh intermittently, this stream allows for real-time monitoring of traffic speed and congestion levels. Observing the movement of vehicles here helps determine if backups are forming well ahead of the primary chain-up areas. If the view appears obscured by heavy precipitation or darkness, it is worth monitoring the feed for a few minutes to distinguish between localized weather and a potential obstruction on the road.
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.