I-40 in California Road Conditions

I-40 in California

I-40 Road Conditions in California

Updated Aug 24, 2026 12:29 AM UTC · Mostly dry

Lowest 102°F near Barstow, California · Highest wind 21 mph near Barstow, California

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I-40 runs 155 miles across California.

  • Interstate: I-40
  • State: California
  • Length in state: 155 mi

Temperature

Wind Speed

Rain Precip.

Coverage

Weather data from Aug 24, 2026 12:29 AM UTC

Up to 144 hours

Lowest temp.

102°F

Highest temp.

116°F

Highest wind

21 mph

Pressure

1003-1005 hPa

Current I-40 in California Conditions by State

Description

See live road conditions and weather for I-40 in California. Real-time surface conditions, radar, closures and DOT cameras on the interactive map for the California stretch of I-40. Forecasts are generated for the next 6 hours at points along the route and include temperature and conditions such as clear skies, rain, storms, snow, high wind, hail, and more. QuickMap is California's official traveller-information service for closures and restrictions on this road; this map shows the weather alongside it.

I-40 in California Closures & Road Blocks Today

No full closures are reported on I-40 in California as of Aug 24, 2026 12:29 AM UTC, and no lane closures or roadworks either. Always check with the responsible state DOT before setting off.

Weather conditions overview along the road I-40 in California

Los Angeles, CA weather

  • In Los Angeles, CA, the current weather is clear with a temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F) and a humidity level of 82%
  • The wind is blowing from the south at 1.8 kph (1 mph), and the atmospheric pressure is 1012 mb (29.9 inHg)
  • There is a heat advisory in effect from 10:00 AM on August 23, 2026, until 10:00 AM on August 25, 2026, indicating that high temperatures may pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations
  • Following this, an extreme heat watch will take effect on August 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM and will last until August 28, 2026, at 8:00 PM, suggesting that conditions could become even more severe
  • Currently, there are no significant weather impacts affecting outdoor activities.

I-40 in California Traffic Cameras

I-40 : (383) At Desert Oasis Rest Area

2 days ago

Photo from camera: I-40 : (383) At Desert Oasis Rest Area

I-40 in California Road Weather FAQ

Is I-40 in California closed right now?
No full closures are reported on I-40 in California. No lane closures or roadworks are reported either.
What are I-40 in California road conditions today?
The map on this page colours the route along I-40 in California by what is on the carriageway right now — dry, wet, slush, snow or ice — from radar and surface data, last updated Aug 24, 2026 12:29 AM UTC. Right now temperatures run from 102°F to 116°F and the strongest wind is 21 mph.
Are there live traffic cameras on I-40 in California?
Yes. This page shows one live view on I-40 in California from the state transportation departments' own camera feeds, further down the page, refreshed each time you load it.
How often are I-40 in California road conditions updated?
The road surface and weather layers are rebuilt whenever this page is opened with data more than ten minutes old, and refreshed on a schedule in between, so nothing here is more than about two hours old even on a road nobody has looked at. Closures and road blocks are re-imported from the state 511 feeds every fifteen minutes, and the written state-by-state summaries are refreshed daily. Every section on this page carries the time its data was fetched.

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