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Live chain control & road conditions on the way to Palisades Tahoe via I-80 and SR-89
Eastbound via
Chain control right now · I-80 E from Bay Area
Roads are clear of snow
Currently chain-free, but always travel with chains
Updated · Caltrans / NDOT data via Snowy Roads
Chain controls are likely on I-80 from Saturday through Monday.
Chance of chain controls on I-80 over the next 3 days: less than 1 in 20.
Historically, 63% of chain controls here ended between 10am and 4pm.
64° and sunny today
6.7" of snow this week, starting friday
64° 34°
Tue
64° 33°
Wed
58° 31°
Thu
47° 29°
Fri
1.5"
snow
42° 28°
Sat
1.1"
snow
40° 24°
Sun
2.3"
snow
38° 19°
Mon
1.8"
snow
4 live cams
Olympic Valley Base Area • 6,200'
High Camp, Scope • 8,200'
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Lifts open
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Trails open
Alert
Opening Day is scheduled for November 25, 2026 weather and conditions permitting.
Snow Report
Pick up where you lift off. While you've been enjoying the summer, the mountain has missed you and love brings us back. The temps are dropping and we've already received the first dusting across our 8-Peaks. We look to welcoming you back for another legendary winter on November 25th, weather and conditions permitting.
With Love,
Your Snow Reporters: Dom, Julietta, Atticus + Mountain Operations
With Love,
Your Snow Reporters: Dom, Julietta, Atticus + Mountain Operations
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Palisades Tahoe
Chain control basics
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Add this page to your Home Screen so you're only a tap away.Chain control levels explained: R-1, R-2 and R-3
R-1
Chains required except with snow tires
Chains not required on vehicles with snow-tread tires on at least two drive wheels (you must still carry chains). Four-wheel / all-wheel drive alone does not exempt a vehicle.R-2
Chains required except 4-wheel drive with snow tires
Chains not required on four-wheel / all-wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires (you must still carry chains). Snow tires must be installed on all four wheels.R-3
Chains required on all vehicles, no exceptions
Everyone must put on chains, including vehicles with four-wheel / all-wheel drive & snow tires. Roads are often closed before R-3 chain control.What are snow-tread tires?
Snow-tread tires have a deep and aggressive tread pattern, they can be identified by examining the sidewall of the tire, look for:
Three-peak Mountain Snowflake Symbol
or
MS
M/S
M+S
MUD AND SNOW
All possible restriction levels
| R-0 | No chain controls are in effect at this time. |
| R-1 | Chains are required on all vehicles except passenger vehicles and light trucks with snow tires on at least two drive wheels. Four wheel / all wheel drive alone does not exempt a vehicle. |
| R-1 MODIFIED | Trucks and vehicles pulling trailers require chains, traction devices or snow tires on the drive axle. Other passenger vehicles are not affected. |
| R-2 | Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel / all wheel drive vehicles with snow treaded tires on all wheels. |
| R-3 | Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles, no exceptions. |
| ESC | The California Highway Patrol is escorting all traffic due to weather conditions. |
| TH | All truck trailer combinations are being held at the chain control camper due to incidents or weather related conditions. |
| TS | All trucks must stop at the chain check point, Caltrans is currently screening for chains. Drivers must have maximum chains in their possession in order to proceed. Trucks without chains will be turned around. Permit loads are prohibited over the summit. |
| TTA | All truck trailer combinations are being turned around at the chain control camper due to traction problems over Donner Summit. |
| TTS | All single axle drive trucks pulling a trailer are being turned around at the chain control camper due to traction problems over Donner Summit. |
| TTSD | All single axle drive trucks pulling a set of doubles are being turned around at the chain control camper due to traction problems over Donner Summit. |
| VM | A traffic control is in effect to meter vehicles at the chain check point in order to reduce traffic congestion in the mountain areas. |
| HT | All traffic is being held at the chain control check point due to incidents or weather related conditions. |
| MIN | Truck chain requirements are minimum for all trucks using Donner Summit. |
| MAX | Truck chain requirements are maximum for all trucks using Donner Summit. |
| W | No Restrictions - Watch for snow on pavement. |
| RC | Closed to traffic. |
| Road Closed | Closed to traffic. |
| Not Reported | Condition Not Reported |
Read more: R-1 vs R-2 vs R-3, explained · Do I need chains to drive to Tahoe? · Chains for AWD, 4WD and snow tires