Carson Pass
CA-88 between Jackson and the Carson Valley, kept open in winter but often under chain control. Summit 8,574 ft, California.
Carson Pass
Elev 8574 ft
CA-88 over Carson Pass: no chain controls or closures reported
As of 9:45 AM PDT, within 20 miles of the summit. The official word is Caltrans QuickMap.
On CA-88 near the pass now 3
- Lane closureboth directions
CA-88 at Woods Lake Road (Right)
Since Fri, Oct 9, 6:30 AM PDT
Woods Lake Road (Right) · Drainage Work · lanes closed: 1 of 2 · Alpine County
Caltrans · CA · updated 42 min ago
- Lane closureboth directions
CA-88 at Schneidr Road (Left)
Since Fri, Oct 9, 7:01 AM PDT
Schneidr Road (Left) · ITS/Various Electrical Works · lanes closed: 1, RShoulder of 2 · Alpine County
Caltrans · CA · updated 42 min ago
- Lane closureboth directions
CA-88 at Marker El-7,000 Ft
Since Fri, Oct 9, 7:01 AM PDT
Marker El-7,000 Ft · ITS/Various Electrical Works · lanes closed: 1, RShoulder of 2 · Amador County
Caltrans · CA · updated 42 min ago
What we cover in California
- Work zones and lane closuresLive · Caltrans, California Highway Patrol, National Weather Service
- Crashes and incidentsLive · Caltrans, California Highway Patrol, National Weather Service
- Chain controlsLive · Caltrans, California Highway Patrol, National Weather Service
Questions
- Is Carson Pass open?
- No closure is reported on CA-88 at Carson Pass at the moment.
- Do I need chains on Carson Pass?
- No chain control is reported right now. Carry chains from November to April all the same: controls go up within minutes when snow starts.
- What do R1, R2 and R3 mean?
- R1: chains or snow tires required. R2: chains required, except 4wd/awd with snow tires. R3: chains required on all vehicles.
Other passes in California
- Donner Pass I-80
- Echo Summit US-50
- Tejon Pass (the Grapevine) I-5
- Cajon Pass I-15
- Tioga Pass CA-120
- Sonora Pass CA-108
- Ebbetts Pass CA-4