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Donner Pass

I-80 · 7,056 ft

California mountain pass / Caltrans QuickMap
Not reported

I-80 over Donner Pass: Not reported.

Updated4:45p PTOfficial source time
I-80
Both directionsOfficial restrictionView official report →
No restrictions reported

I-80 over Donner Pass: Not reported.

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Mostly SunnyCurrent outlook
Not reportedRoad status
No restrictionAll directions
WSW 3 mphForecast wind
No advisoryOfficial control
Camera evidence

No matched summit camera

This briefing uses the available official restriction, weather and forecast feeds.

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Next Hours Over the Summit

National Weather Service forecast near Donner Pass

Short outlook
This Afternoon49°F

Mostly Sunny

WSW 3 mph
Tonight29°F

Widespread Frost

NE 1 to 5 mph · 1% precip
Thursday52°F

Widespread Frost then Sunny

ENE 6 mph

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Nearby official pass briefings

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Reading note: Restriction, temperature, forecast and camera timestamps may differ. Use the linked DOT source for the latest official guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Current briefing answers
What are the current road conditions on Donner Pass?

I-80 over Donner Pass: Not reported.

Are chains required on Donner Pass?

No chain or traction restrictions are reported for Donner Pass in the latest Caltrans QuickMap reading.

What highway and elevation is Donner Pass?

Donner Pass is on I-80 in California at a summit elevation of 7,056 feet.

Are there live cameras on Donner Pass?

No matched pass camera is available on this page. The condition and restriction briefing remains based on the official road feed.

How often are Donner Pass conditions updated?

Roads & Passes rebuilds this page hourly from Caltrans QuickMap. The latest source retrieval shown on this page is 4:45p PT.

Sources

Caltrans QuickMap Mountain Pass Conditions; forecast from the National Weather Service. Retrieved 4:45p PT.

Open quickmap.dot.ca.gov

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