The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced that the main impacts from the season’s first widespread winter storm have passed, but drivers should expect slushy roads to become icy during the evening commute and overnight. CDOT is advising motorists to exercise caution in these conditions, reduce speed, and allow extra space between vehicles.
According to CDOT, road crews have been working since before the storm began and will continue clearing interstates and highways until they are dry. Certain mountain corridors—including Monarch, Cochetopa, and Wolf Creek Passes in southwest Colorado—may experience snowfall rates over two inches per hour later this afternoon into early evening. Full pavement recovery in these areas is not expected until Thursday.
Motorists are encouraged to check current road conditions on COtrip.org or through the COtrip Planner app.
CDOT explained that safety closures may be implemented during severe weather as a precaution to lower the risk of accidents, reduce congestion, or address other safety concerns. During such closures, traffic may be stopped on interstates, rerouted, or directed off exits. “Safety closures help decrease delay times, and, above all, keep travelers safe,” according to CDOT.
