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I-80 Webcam · Truckee

Donner Lake Webcam on I-80

Live Caltrans still, refreshing about once a minute. For the pass status and chain controls that go with this view, see I-80 and Donner Pass conditions.

Hwy 80 at Donner Lake
Just now · 11:21 AM PT

Hwy 80 at Donner Lake

Truckee|landscape6,394 ft

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What this camera shows

This camera covers the westbound lanes on the descent past Donner Lake, between the summit and Truckee. It shows the steep east side grade where westbound traffic drops from the crest, with the lake and Donner Memorial State Park just below the freeway.

Camera facts
  • Location: I-80 near Truckee, Nevada County, California.
  • Elevation: about 6,394 feet.
  • Camera direction: westbound traffic.
  • Coordinates: 39.3308, -120.2854. View on map
  • Feed: Caltrans District 3. The still is hotlinked from Caltrans and refreshes in place.

Questions drivers ask

What does the Donner Lake camera show?

This camera covers the westbound lanes on the descent past Donner Lake, between the summit and Truckee. It shows the steep east side grade where westbound traffic drops from the crest, with the lake and Donner Memorial State Park just below the freeway.

Where is the Donner Lake camera on I-80?

The Donner Lake camera is on I-80 near Truckee, Nevada County, at about 6,394 feet. In driving order it sits west toward Donner Summit and east toward Old Agricultural Station.

Do I need chains near Truckee?

Chain controls on I-80 change with the storm and can differ by checkpoint. Check the live chain controls at the top of the i80pass.com homepage or on the chains page before you drive, and follow the level posted for this stretch when you get here.

One camera is one frame of the drive. Walk the whole corridor on the live camera feed, or check the chain controls before you go.

← West: Donner SummitEast: Old Agricultural Station →