Road Conditions & Tahoe Travel Information
Find the best ways to get information on travel and road conditions in the Tahoe area.
Helpful Travel Links
Save these links & use them to plan your travel day.
Winter Driving
Winter driving conditions in the Sierra can change rapidly, leading to whiteouts, accidents, and traffic delays.
If you simply must travel during an extreme weather period, here are some things to remember.
This is where you'll find the best information on mountain conditions.
Save these links & use them to plan your travel day.
- For the most in-depth, detailed forecast, visit the NOAA Weather forecast for Olympic Valley. Adjust the location according to your route.
- To view highway webcams, closure, chain control, and incident information in California, use the Caltrans Quickmap Website & App
- To view highway webcams, closure, chain control, and incident information in Nevada, use the NV Roads 511 Website & App
- To check the status of California highway closures, use Caltrans Highway Status
- For local information, check the CHP - Truckee Facebook Page. They are an active, responsive, and informative resource.
Winter Driving
Winter driving conditions in the Sierra can change rapidly, leading to whiteouts, accidents, and traffic delays.
If you simply must travel during an extreme weather period, here are some things to remember.
- Have extra water, food, necessary medication, and warm clothing in the car with you. Be prepared to be waiting for long periods of time.
- Carry chains and know how to use them.
- Do not leave the area without a full tank of gas.
- Become familiar with this list of Winter Driving Tips.
This is where you'll find the best information on mountain conditions.
- Download the Palisades Tahoe App for real-time info on weather, lift status, and parking.
- Follow the Mountain Ops Twitter for up-to-the-minute updates.
- Check the Palisades Tahoe Snow & Weather Report
- Check the Lift & Grooming Status
- Check the Palisades Tahoe Weather Blog (updated daily)