Siskiyou Summit

I-5 between Ashland and the California line, the highest point on I-5. Trucks chain up here before anyone else. Summit 4,310 ft, Oregon.

I-5

Siskiyou Summit

Elev 4310 ft

I-5 over Siskiyou Summit: no chain controls or closures reported

As of 8:28 AM PDT, within 20 miles of the summit. The official word is ODOT TripCheck.

On I-5 near the pass now 1

What we cover in Oregon

  • Work zones and lane closuresLive · Oregon DOT (TripCheck)
  • Crashes and incidentsLive · Oregon DOT (TripCheck)
  • Chain controlsLive · Oregon DOT (TripCheck)

Questions

Is Siskiyou Summit open?
No closure is reported on I-5 at Siskiyou Summit at the moment.
Do I need chains on Siskiyou Summit?
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.

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