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Tejon Pass (the Grapevine)

I-5 between Los Angeles and the Central Valley. Snow and ice close the Grapevine a few times each winter, and the detour is long. Summit 4,144 ft, California.

I-5

Tejon Pass (the Grapevine)

Elev 4144 ft

I-5 over Tejon Pass (the Grapevine): 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 I-5 near the pass now 13

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 Tejon Pass (the Grapevine) open?
No closure is reported on I-5 at Tejon Pass (the Grapevine) at the moment.
Do I need chains on Tejon Pass (the Grapevine)?
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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