Is Monitor Pass open right now?
Monitor Pass CA 89 · California
Monitor Pass on CA 89 is one of California's key mountain crossings. The live status above comes from official DOT data and refreshes continuously through the day.
When does Monitor Pass close for the winter?
Monitor Pass closes every winter. Typical closing: November or December. Typical reopening: April, often the first Sierra pass to reopen. Monitor closes later and reopens earlier than Sonora, Ebbetts, and Tioga. Exact dates change every year, so check the live status before you go.
See every seasonal closure on the winter pass closures list.
Pass Checker checks its own status against official DOT data every hour. See the live accuracy report.
The Pass Checker app adds summit temperatures from roadside weather stations, chain law and restriction details, and every other pass in California.