I-580 at US-50 EAST
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 the flow of traffic at this major junction, allowing you to gauge whether vehicles are moving freely or encountering sudden backups. Because this location sits at 4,653 feet, it is significantly lower than the mountain passes further west. While higher elevations near Echo Summit may be experiencing active winter storms or chain controls, this camera often reveals clear or merely wet pavement. Observing the difference between this feed and the cameras at Mound House or further north along I-580 helps determine if weather conditions are shifting toward the valley floor.
Since this is a live video stream rather than a static image, you can monitor the actual speed of traffic in real time. If you notice vehicles braking or slowing down here, it may indicate that conditions are deteriorating or that congestion is building up before the climb toward the higher elevation chain-control points. Check this view alongside the cameras at 6,341 feet or 7,401 feet to understand if the mountain weather is beginning to affect the lower approaches.
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.