Full Notification

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST FRIDAY

• WHAT: Heavy snow with additional accumulations between 10 and 20 inches, with locally higher amounts above timberline. Winds gusting up to 60 mph.
• WHERE: Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan Mountains.
• WHEN: Until 11 PM MST Friday.
• IMPACTS:
• Roads, bridges, and overpasses will likely become slick and hazardous.
• Travel could be very difficult to impossible due to snow accumulation and strong winds.
• Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
• Morning and evening commutes may be impacted by hazardous conditions.
• Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Stay updated on conditions and avoid unnecessary travel during the storm.

Highway Travel Alert

•  US 550 Red Mountain Pass Closure – Begins 5 PM Thursday, March 6

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will conduct winter maintenance operations on US Highway 550 between Ouray and Silverton beginning at 5 PM on Thursday, March 6.

 Expected Traffic Impacts:

• Highway closures may last 30 minutes or longer throughout the evening.

• Plan ahead and allow extra travel time, or drive through closure points before 5 PM.

• Closure times are approximate and depend on snow removal progress and avalanche risk.

Closure Locations:

• Northbound: Closure 10 miles north of Silverton near Red Mountain Pass summit (MP 81).
•  Southbound: Closure 10 miles south of Ouray near Idarado Mine (MP 82).
• Flaggers will guide traffic through closure points when safe to proceed.
• Check COtrip.org for updates on road closures and travel conditions.

Stay safe and plan accordingly! 

Instructions:

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.