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Carson and the other smaller passes close in the winter and open sometime in spring. This happens all the time. I suspect 80 will be closed maybe overnight be
by jmspring 4y ago
Carson and the other smaller passes close in the winter and open sometime in spring. This happens all the time.
I suspect 80 will be closed maybe overnight because way too many people think driving in snow is just like a dry road - spin outs and crashes (even semis). In general CalTrans does a good job keeping it mostly open.
For context - I live north of Truckee and deal with 80 regularly.
- tafda 4y agoCarson pass (88) is plowed and stays open all winter. It's the road to Kirkwood and connects to South Lake Tahoe via 89. Agree all the other smaller Sierra passes are closed after first significant snowfall. Storm tourism —- another name for skiing!