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Carson Pass

CA 88 · 8,574 ft

California mountain pass / Caltrans QuickMap
Not reported

CA 88 over Carson Pass: Not reported.

Updated11:40p PTOfficial source time
CA 88
Both directionsOfficial restrictionView official report →
No restrictions reported

CA 88 over Carson Pass: Not reported.

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Partly CloudyCurrent outlook
Not reportedRoad status
No restrictionAll directions
NNW 6 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 Carson Pass

Short outlook
Tonight26°F

Partly Cloudy

NNW 6 mph
Thursday43°F

Sunny

NNE 1 to 5 mph
Thursday Night27°F

Widespread Frost then Mostly Clear

ENE 3 to 9 mph

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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 Carson Pass?

CA 88 over Carson Pass: Not reported.

Are chains required on Carson Pass?

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

What highway and elevation is Carson Pass?

Carson Pass is on CA 88 in California at a summit elevation of 8,574 feet.

Are there live cameras on Carson 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 Carson Pass conditions updated?

Roads & Passes rebuilds this page hourly from Caltrans QuickMap. The latest source retrieval shown on this page is 11:40p PT.

Sources

Caltrans QuickMap Mountain Pass Conditions; forecast from the National Weather Service. Retrieved 11:40p PT.

Open quickmap.dot.ca.gov

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