How often is Highway 50 closed going from Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe, CA? -

We are going to Tahoe this weekend but we can t leave until tomorrow morning because my husband has to work tonight till midnight. I know there is a storm coming in tomorrow and they are calling for ridge gusts up to 100 MPH. I have chains but I am worried about them closing the roads anyway. Also how likely are the winds over Echo Summit to blow the van around? That hill looks scary when its sunny outside!

It really does not close all that often, that said they will hold traffic for avalanche control if the snow gets too heavy.Right now there are chain controls from Twin Bridges to Myers, which is not that far.This is supposed to be a warm storm so the snow level should remain above 5000 or so.Here is a link to Caltrans to get updated road information.http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgiYou can also call 1-800-427-7623 and get the same information.It is a pretty hairy drive going over the summit, just take your time and watch out for other idiots and you will be just fine.

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I hate this drive in the bad weather. Good luck to you. Take your time. I have been there when the road is closed and had to wait in line for it to open. Glad we were in our motorhome. Comfortable wait. If they close the roads, the CHP is anxious to get them back open when it is safe. Cal Trans has a road info hotline: 1-800.427.7623

I won t repeat the same info the others have already given, but there is really only 2 sections of that road I d imagine you would be nervous around generally, and they are both short lived. Just take it slow and enjoy the drive!