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Monida Pass conditions

I-15 · 6,823 ft

Looks good

Monida Pass right now: open, 34°F, cloudy.

  • Open
  • 34°F
  • Cloudy
ITD report, updated 25 h ago

Wet (Dubois/Montana Line (Monida Pass) from MP 167 to MP 196)

34°F · Cloudy

Chains today: Nothing required now for any vehicle

What's a traction tire? Our reading of the state's rule. Signs on the road always come first. Idaho 511 road conditions

I-15 Monida, view 1

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I-15 Monida, view 2

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I-15 Monida, view 3

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This season

Since we started on Oct 13: chains required on 0 days, closed on 0 days, traction tires on 0 days.

The last 30 days, worst report of each day: closed chains traction tires open no report

If Monida Pass closes

Plan a drive: when a pass on the way is closed, the drive goes over an open one instead and says so.

Questions

Is Monida Pass open right now?

Yes. ITD reports: Open (updated 25 h ago).

Do I need chains on Monida Pass?

Today: car (2wd): nothing required now; awd or 4wd: nothing required now; towing or over 10,000 lb: nothing required now. Rules change with the weather, often within an hour, so look again before you leave.

How high is Monida Pass?

6,823 feet, on I-15, connecting Idaho Falls to Dillon and Butte, Montana.

What if Monida Pass closes?

The nearest other ways across are Targee Pass (US 20), Pine Creek Pass (SH 31) or Willow Creek Summit (US 93). Check their status above before you change your plans: storms often close more than one.