at Mound House

Live camera on US-50, 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 US-50. Click one to open it.

What this camera shows

This camera provides a continuous video feed at an elevation of 4,762 feet, offering a direct view of traffic flow through the area. Because it captures live movement rather than a static image, it is the most reliable way to gauge if vehicles are encountering delays or coming to a complete stop. Sitting at a lower elevation than the chain control points at Meyers and Echo Summit, this view helps determine if conditions are worsening significantly enough that restrictions might be extended down to this level.

While this location is generally lower than the high-altitude mountain passes, observing the precipitation here is a useful indicator of what to expect further west. If this feed shows rain or snow, it often suggests that conditions at the higher elevation control points are likely more severe. Checking this live stream helps confirm if traffic is moving freely before committing to the climb toward the summit.

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:

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

All 36 cameras on US-50 →

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.