at Sand Springs Summit
Live camera on US-50, with the current status of the road it sits on and the forecast at the nearest pass.
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-50. Click one to open it.
What this camera shows
This live video feed provides a direct look at conditions at 4,660 feet, situated well below the high-mountain chain-control zones found near the state line. Because this camera captures a continuous stream rather than a static image, it is the most reliable way to gauge immediate traffic flow and pavement moisture levels in this specific stretch of the high desert. Unlike the cameras positioned at Fallon FH or Sheckler, this view offers a better indication of whether precipitation is accumulating on the summit itself or if the road remains clear as you approach the incline.
Checking this feed helps distinguish between localized weather patterns and the more severe conditions often reported at the higher elevations near Meyers or Echo Summit. If the video shows the pavement is wet or snowy here, it is a strong indicator that conditions will deteriorate significantly as you climb toward the Sierra passes. Since the stream refreshes constantly, it is useful for confirming if traffic is moving freely or if there is a sudden stoppage ahead.
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.