Austin Summit
📍 US-50 (Loneliest Road) • Toiyabe RangeCurrent Road Condition
Open. Maintained year-round by NDOT. Traction controls or tire chains required during heavy Basin & Range winter storms.
Austin Summit road conditionsNevada Pass Status Directory
Data Source: Nevada DOT (NDOT 511)Devil's Gate Summit
📍 US-50 • Central Nevada CrestCurrent Road Condition
Open. Continuous NDOT snowplow coverage. Open year-round across US-50 arterial between Austin and Eureka.
Devil's Gate Summit open or closedEmigrant Pass
📍 Interstate 80 (I-80) • Carlin TrendCurrent Road Condition
Open. Major transcontinental I-80 freight corridor between Battle Mountain and Elko. High priority NDOT plow patrols.
Emigrant Pass road conditionsFreds Mountain Pass
📍 SR-445 • Pah Rah RangeCurrent Road Condition
Open. Connects Spanish Springs / North Reno to Pyramid Lake. Subject to Sierra spillover snow and high wind gusts.
Freds Mountain Pass open or closedMontgomery Pass
📍 US-6 • White MountainsCurrent Road Condition
Open. Major highway connecting Tonopah, NV to Bishop, CA across the northern White Mountains. NDOT plow maintained.
Montgomery Pass road conditionsMonitor Pass
📍 NV/CA-89 • Sierra Nevada CrestCurrent Road Condition
Closed for winter season due to heavy Sierra snowfall. Gates locked between US-395 and Markleeville. Reopens spring.
Monitor Pass open or closedRobinson Summit
📍 US-50 • Egan RangeCurrent Road Condition
Open. Crucial US-50 mountain pass west of Ely. Active NDOT snowplow station; tire chain requirements during storms.
Robinson Summit road conditionsSchell Creek Summit / Connors
📍 US-50 / US-93 • Schell Creek RangeCurrent Road Condition
Open. Major junction pass connecting Ely to Great Basin National Park and Utah border. NDOT winter patrols active.
Schell Creek Summit open or closedSpooner Summit
📍 US-50 • Carson RangeCurrent Road Condition
Open. Primary 4-lane commuter artery between Carson City and Lake Tahoe. Strict NDOT chain controls enforced during winter storms.
Spooner Summit road conditionsTonopah Summit
📍 US-95 • San Antonio MountainsCurrent Road Condition
Open. Vital high-desert highway corridor linking Southern and Northern Nevada. Continuous NDOT highway maintenance.
Tonopah Summit open or closedMount Rose Summit
📍 NV-431 • Carson RangeCurrent Road Condition
Open. Highest year-round highway pass in Nevada linking Reno to Lake Tahoe. Mandatory chain control during winter snowstorms.
Mount Rose Summit road conditionsPequop Summit
📍 Interstate 80 (I-80) • Pequop MountainsCurrent Road Condition
Open. Critical I-80 summit across eastern Nevada. Heavy freight volume with continuous NDOT winter anti-icing.
Pequop Summit open or closedCarroll Summit
📍 NV-722 (Desatoya Byway) • Desatoya MountainsCurrent Road Condition
Open. Scenic alternative bypass off US-50 over the Desatoya Mountains. Maintained for regional access.
Carroll Summit road conditionsSecret Pass
📍 NV-229 • Ruby MountainsCurrent Road Condition
Open. Traverses the northern end of the Ruby Range connecting Elko to Clover Valley. NDOT winter plow maintained.
Secret Pass road conditionsGeyser Summit
📍 NV-322 • Pioche Hills / Wilson Creek RangeCurrent Road Condition
Open. Connects Pioche to Spring Valley State Park. Open year-round with winter snow advisories during storms.
Geyser Summit road conditionsComprehensive Nevada Mountain Pass Live Status Table
Quick overview of all 15 major mountain summits and passes across Nevada with route, elevation, and winter status.
| Pass / Summit Name | Highway Route | Elevation | Mountain Range / Region | Winter Status | NDOT Maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rose Summit | NV-431 | 8,911 ft (2,716 m) | Carson Range (Sierra) | Open | NDOT High Priority Station |
| Monitor Pass | NV/CA-89 | 8,314 ft (2,534 m) | Sierra Nevada Crest | Closed | Seasonal Winter Closure Gate |
| Schell Creek Summit / Connors | US-50 / US-93 | 7,729 ft (2,356 m) | Schell Creek Range | Open | NDOT Ely District Patrol |
| Robinson Summit | US-50 | 7,607 ft (2,319 m) | Egan Range | Open | NDOT Station West of Ely |
| Austin Summit | US-50 (Loneliest Road) | 7,484 ft (2,281 m) | Toiyabe Range | Open | NDOT Austin Maintenance Station |
| Devil's Gate Summit | US-50 | 7,477 ft (2,279 m) | Central Nevada Crest | Open | NDOT Eureka Maintenance |
| Carroll Summit | NV-722 | 7,452 ft (2,271 m) | Desatoya Mountains | Open | NDOT Regional Maintenance |
| Geyser Summit | NV-322 | 7,300 ft (2,225 m) | Wilson Creek Range | Open | NDOT Lincoln County Patrol |
| Montgomery Pass | US-6 | 7,167 ft (2,185 m) | White Mountains | Open | NDOT Mineral County Station |
| Spooner Summit | US-50 | 7,146 ft (2,178 m) | Carson Range | Open | NDOT Spooner Station 4-Lane |
| Pequop Summit | Interstate 80 (I-80) | 6,967 ft (2,124 m) | Pequop Mountains | Open | NDOT Wells Maintenance Station |
| Freds Mountain Pass | SR-445 | 6,550 ft (1,996 m) | Pah Rah Range | Open | NDOT Washoe County Patrols |
| Secret Pass | NV-229 | 6,457 ft (1,968 m) | Ruby Mountains | Open | NDOT Elko District Patrol |
| Tonopah Summit | US-95 | 6,256 ft (1,907 m) | San Antonio Mountains | Open | NDOT Tonopah Station |
| Emigrant Pass | Interstate 80 (I-80) | 6,114 ft (1,864 m) | Carlin Trend | Open | NDOT Carlin Maintenance Patrol |
Nevada Winter Vehicle Chain Law Regulations (NDOT)
Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and Nevada State Police enforce mandatory chain controls on high-elevation Sierra Nevada and Basin & Range passes during winter storm events.
R-1 & R-2: Snow Tires / AWD Controls
Chains required on all vehicles except 4WD/AWD vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels. Required on Mount Rose Summit (NV-431), Spooner Summit (US-50), and Austin Summit during winter storms.
R-3: Maximum Chain Control
Chains or approved traction devices mandatory on ALL vehicles without exception, including 4WD and AWD. Failure to carry chains in designated mountain passes carries state fines up to $1,000.
Frequently Asked Questions — Nevada Mountain Passes
Answers to common traveler questions regarding Nevada pass road conditions, winter closures, and real-time NDOT 511 verification.
The highest paved highway pass in Nevada is Mount Rose Summit on NV-431 in the Carson Range, reaching an elevation of 8,911 feet (2,716 m). It remains open year-round with active NDOT snowplowing and chain controls.
Yes. Passes along US Highway 50 ("The Loneliest Road in America"), including Austin Summit (7,484 ft), Devil's Gate Summit (7,477 ft), Robinson Summit (7,607 ft), and Spooner Summit (7,146 ft), are maintained year-round by NDOT maintenance stations.
No. Monitor Pass (NV/CA-89 at 8,314 feet) crosses the high Sierra Nevada crest and closes annually for the winter season due to heavy snow accumulation, reopening in late spring.
LivePassWatch monitors real-time feeds from the Nevada Department of Transportation. Drivers can also check NVRoads.com (NDOT 511) or call 511 within Nevada for live camera feeds and chain control alerts.