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California mountain pass reports and road conditions

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Caltrans CWWP2 chain-control points statewide, polled every 10 minutes.

A clear R-0 point is not a guarantee that every road segment is clear. Check the linked Caltrans route report before departure.

Last successful poll: Sep 14, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC · Last attempt: Sep 14, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC · healthy

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Current records

6 miles East of Newcomb's RanchSR-2 · No condition detail reportedStatus needs confirmation6 min ago.2 Miles north of junction LAK-20US-101 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago.2 Miles north of junction LAK-53SR-29 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago.2 miles south of Oregon State LineUS-199 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago.22 Miles west of Junction HUM-96SR-299 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago.24 miles south of Junction MEN-1US-101 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago.25 west of junction HUM-96SR-299 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago.3 Miles south of Junction LAK-175-LakeportSR-29 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago.5 miles East of Jct. SR 330 thru to Green Valley RoadSR-18 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago.5 miles South of Smart Ranch Rd thru to Greenway DrSR-18 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago.5 miles south of Humboldt County LineUS-101 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago.6 Miles west of LAK-COL Co LineSR-20 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago.8 Miles east of MEN-LAK Co LineSR-20 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago.8 Miles south Junction LAK-20SR-29 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago0.2 MI W/O JCT 180/245SR-180 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago0.2 Mi. S of Pine Creek Rd. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (15)29US-395 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago0.2 Miles west of Junction LAK-29SR-20 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago0.2 miles south of Mineral to Mill Creek Post OfficeSR-172 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago0.3 MI E/O SHAVER LAKESR-168 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago0.3 Mi. S of S Little Lake Rd. / 8.5 Mi. N of PearsonvilleUS-395 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago0.3 Miles south of WillitsUS-101 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago0.4 Mi. S of China Lake Blvd.US-395 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago0.5 Mi. N of Searles Station Rd.US-395 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago0.5 Mi. S of Randsburg RR X-ingUS-395 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago0.5 mile south of Junction I 5 and SR 89SR-89 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago0.6 MI E/O JCT 180/245SR-180 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago0.6 MILES EO YAQUI GULCH RDSR-140 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago0.6 miles north of junction MEN-20US-101 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago0.8 MILES S/O FRAGUERO ROADSR-49 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago0.8 MILES SOUTH OF AIRPORTSR-49 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago1 MI E/O CAMP NELSONSR-190 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago1 MI W/O CAMP NELSONSR-190 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago1 MI W/O WOFFORD HEIGHTSSR-155 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago1 MILE EO WEST LIMITS OF MPASR-140 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago1 Mi W of Jct. 395 / 0.3 Mi. E of Meridian Blvd. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (15)0SR-203 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago1 Mi W of Jct. 395 / 1.5 Mi. E of Meridian Blvd.SR-203 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago1 Mile east of CobbSR-175 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago1 Mile south of WillitsUS-101 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago1 Mile west of MEN-LAK Co LineSR-20 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago1 mile East of Forest Falls thru to Angelus OaksSR-38 · No chain controls are in effect at this time.Status needs confirmation6 min ago

Showing the 40 highest-consequence distinct records out of 246. Use the official report for the full statewide list.

California chain-law reference

California Vehicle Code §27459 authorizes posted chain requirements. Caltrans reports R-1, R-2 and R-3 control levels.

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