Pueblo, Colorado – Blowing snow and wind gusts up to 50 mph are rapidly reducing visibility across the Eastern San Juan Mountains, where up to 12 inches of snow will continue falling through 11 p.m. MST. Travel over Wolf Creek Pass and Cumbres Pass is becoming increasingly dangerous as drifting snow covers lanes and creates sudden whiteout conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 11 p.m. MST for elevations above 10,000 feet in the Eastern San Juan Mountains. Snow totals between 6 and 12 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts possible on south- and southwest-facing slopes. Strong winds will blow snow across roadways, sharply cutting visibility for drivers crossing high mountain routes.
Wolf Creek Pass along U.S. Highway 160 is especially vulnerable to drifting snow and reduced sight distance, while Cumbres Pass near the Colorado-New Mexico border could see rapid accumulation before conditions ease late tonight.
Drivers should delay non-essential travel and check Colorado road conditions by calling 511 before heading into the high country. Anyone who must travel should carry extra food, water and a flashlight in case closures or spinouts halt traffic.
The warning expires at 11 p.m., but blowing snow may linger at the highest elevations overnight.
