Winter in Nevada can be swift and harsh, often without any forewarning. Some
of the most treacherous terrain found in our state are in Sierras along
the major roadways found winding through our mountains. NDOT is responsible for
these major Sierra mountain highways. Listed below, caution should always be taken on
these roadways, especially in the winter season.
NDOT Highways
State Route 431, the Mount Rose Highway
This two lane, 24.5 mile highway has the highest summit, 8,911 feet, in the Sierra that is open year round.
U.S. 50, Spooner Summit
This is a four lane, 22 mile highway that extends from South Lake Tahoe to U.S. 395 south of Carson City.
S.R. 207, Kingsbury Grade
Kingsbury Grade is a two lane, 11 mile highway that runs from Gardnerville to South Lake Tahoe.
S.R. 28, Lake Tahoe East Shore
State Route 28 is a two lane, 16 mile highway that runs along the shores of Lake Tahoe from Crystal Bay to U.S. 50. It is also a National Scenic Byway.
