Breckenridge, Colorado – Travel across Colorado’s central mountains could become hazardous within hours Tuesday night as snow and strong winds move into high elevations, impacting key routes through Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Denver, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 6 p.m. Tuesday through 9 p.m. Wednesday for areas above 9,000 feet, including Summit County, Rocky Mountain National Park, and stretches of Grand, Boulder, and Jackson counties. Snowfall totals will range from 2 to 10 inches, with wind gusts up to 50 mph creating blowing snow and reduced visibility.
Conditions are expected to deteriorate along major travel corridors such as I-70 near the Eisenhower Tunnel, as well as Berthoud Pass, Rabbit Ears Pass, and Cameron Pass. Snow-covered roads and sudden visibility drops could make travel difficult, especially during the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
Mountain towns including Winter Park, Breckenridge, and areas near Mount Blue Sky will see increasing impacts overnight, with slick roads and drifting snow likely by sunrise Wednesday. Strong winds may also lead to falling branches and brief travel disruptions.
Drivers should delay non-essential travel, carry tire chains, and check cotrip.org or call 511 for real-time road updates. The advisory remains in effect through Wednesday evening, and additional alerts may be issued if conditions worsen.
