Status of roads within Lassen Volcanic NP

Call (530) 595-4480 for the most up-to-date conditions (the information below only reflects planned or long-term closures). For more information about the spring road opening progress click here.

Status of roads surrounding Lassen Volcanic NP
(courtesy of Caltrans) To view the webcam at the Highway 89/44 junction near northwest park entrance click here.
Highway 32
Highway 36
Highway 44
Highway 89
Highway 299

Snow Depth & Weather Forecast
Snow depths are updated when there is a significant change. Call (530) 595-4480 for the most up-to-date information.  Last updated: 2/4/12.

The Lake Helen snow survey is:
55 inches snow depth
21.9 water content
For the month of February (which is sampled late January or early
February) at Lake Helen, that is:
51% of normal snow depth for February
32% snow depth compared for the year
51% of normal water content

Northern California Weather Forecast

Eskimo Hill winter recreation area is located two miles from the park's northwest entrance on Hwy 44 and is managed by the Lassen National Forest. The park does not maintain current information on Eskimo Hill. Please use the link above or call the Hat Creek Ranger District at (530) 336-5521 for more information.

Trail Conditions
Visit the trail conditions page for current trail information.

Campgrounds
Visit the campground page for information including current conditions.

Wildland Fire and Air Quality Conditions Update
Air quality conditions can change rapidly due to weather and other variables. Lassen Volcanic National Park staff may not be aware of these rapid changes. Please be aware of your surroundings and use the following links and phone numbers for more information.

Lassen Volcanic National Park fire information
Northern California Highway Information Hotline: 1-800-427-7623
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Air Quality Measurements and Forecasts for Northern California