Is Ebbetts Pass open?

No closure is reported on CA-4 at Ebbetts Pass at the moment.

Do I need chains on Ebbetts 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.

CA-4 between Arnold and Markleeville, narrow and steep. Summit 8,730 ft, California.

Ebbetts Pass

Elev 8730 ft

CA-4 over Ebbetts Pass: no chain controls or closures reported

As of 1:33 PM PDT, within 15 miles of the summit. The official word is Caltrans QuickMap.

Closed every winter, usually from November to May.

Nothing reported on CA-4 within 15 miles of Ebbetts Pass.

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Is Ebbetts Pass open?: No closure is reported on CA-4 at Ebbetts Pass at the moment.
Do I need chains on Ebbetts 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.