Sly Park Eastbound 1
Live camera on US-50, with the current status of the road it sits on and the forecast at the nearest pass.
Weather at Echo Summit
- Tonight
- Mostly Clear
- Temperature
- 49°F
- Wind
- 12 to 22 mph
- Zone
- CAZ136
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 3,838 feet. Because this camera sits just below the chain-control point at Pollock Pines, which is located at 3,982 feet, it serves as a critical indicator for conditions immediately preceding the higher mountain pass. If you see snow accumulating or wet pavement here, it is a strong signal that conditions near the official control point are likely similar or worsening. Drivers can use this view to assess whether vehicles are moving freely or beginning to slow down as they approach the higher elevation zones.
Unlike static images, the video stream allows you to see real-time movement and identify sudden traffic stoppages that might not be captured in a single frame. Because this location is situated between the Saw Mill Under Crossing and the higher Wrights Lake area, it helps you gauge the transition between the lower foothills and the steeper climb ahead. Frequent checks of this feed are recommended during active storms, as the live movement provides the most accurate picture of current road status before you commit to the ascent.
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: Caltrans. 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.