Is the pass open right now?
Check before you climb.

LivePassWatch is a comprehensive global directory and real-time status tracker for mountain passes, high-altitude highway gaps, and alpine notches. We pull direct feeds from state DOTs (CDOT 511, WSDOT, VDOT 511, TDOT SmartWay, 511PA, MDOT CHART), National Park Service alerts, and official transport agencies to bring you verified open/closed status, road conditions, and winter traction advisories.

All mountain pass road condition reports, weather data, and travel advisories are updated continuously every 5 minutes from official department of transportation APIs, active webcam feeds, and high-altitude meteorological stations.

OPEN: Highway pavement is clear with unrestricted travel for standard passenger vehicles.
RESTRICTED: Mandatory winter traction laws (chains/4WD/snow tires required), high wind warnings, or vehicle length/weight limits are in effect.
CLOSED: Mountain pass road is impassable due to severe snowpack, seasonal winter gate closures, rockslides, or avalanche mitigation operations.

State DOT Traction Laws mandate that during winter storms, all non-4WD/AWD passenger vehicles must be equipped with winter tires (M+S or 3PMSF rating) with at least 3/16-inch tread depth, or fitted with approved tire chains or snow socks before traveling over mountain passes.

LivePassWatch provides direct links and embedded camera streams from state DOTs (CDOT COTrip, Washington WSDOT, Oregon TripCheck, Caltrans QuickMap, VDOT 511) on each dedicated state and pass detail profile.