Road Department

xcThe Road Department is responsible for:

  • Maintaining county roadways
  • Overseeing and performing road improvements
  • Providing snow removal

High country roads are subject to closure at any time, without notice. Please be prepared for emergency conditions, carry chains and emergency supplies.

Current Road Conditions

Alpine County Road Conditions as of March 17th, 2026.
This information is updated as changes occur. 

County Roads Open as of March 17th, 2026:

  • Pleasant Valley (Open to top of subdivision)



Roads Closed as of March 17th, 2026:

  • Silver Hill- closed indefinitely. Please call for additional information.
  • Schneider Cow Camp 
  • Poor Boy/Indian Creek Road
  • Highland Lakes Rd.
  • Airport Rd. 
  • Burnside Lake Rd. 
  • Sunset Lake/Tamarack
  • Blue Lakes Road 
  • Wolf Creek Rd.
  • Woods Lake Rd.
  • Forestdale​​​​​
    • *Forestdale Road is open to over-snow vehicles only, consistent with the Winter Recreation Plan.


Highway 4 (Ebbett's Pass) and Monitor Pass have closed for the winter. Check back for updates on California Road Conditions below:

For California Road Conditions, call 800-427-7623 or visit roads.dot.ca.gov.

For Nevada Road Conditions, call 511 or 877-NV-ROADS.

For information on the seasonal closure of Forestdale Road to motorized vehicles contact Carson Ranger District at 775-882-2766.