No closure is reported on CA-120 at Tioga Pass at the moment.

Do I need chains on Tioga 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.

Tioga Pass

CA-120 through Yosemite to Lee Vining, the highest highway pass in California. Summit 9,943 ft, California.

Tioga Pass

Elev 9943 ft

CA-120 over Tioga Pass: no chain controls or closures reported

As of 10:54 AM PDT, within 15 miles of the summit. The official word is Caltrans QuickMap.

Closed every winter, usually from November to late May or June.

Nothing reported on CA-120 within 15 miles of Tioga Pass.

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Is Tioga Pass open?: No closure is reported on CA-120 at Tioga Pass at the moment.
Do I need chains on Tioga 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.