Denver, CO – A significant snowstorm is expected to impact Colorado’s high country beginning late Friday, bringing hazardous travel conditions to several mountain corridors.
According to the National Weather Service in Denver, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from midnight Friday through midnight Saturday. Affected areas include Rabbit Ears Pass, Breckenridge, Rocky Mountain National Park, and stretches of the Medicine Bow and Mosquito ranges above 9,000 feet. Forecasts call for 5 to 10 inches of snow, accompanied by wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility on key routes such as U.S. Highway 40 and I-70 near Eisenhower Tunnel. Motorists should prepare for difficult travel overnight Friday and into Saturday morning, particularly over high mountain passes including Berthoud Pass and Cameron Pass.
Travelers are urged to slow down, use caution, and check current road conditions via Colorado’s 511 service or at www.cotrip.org. This storm follows a pattern of late-March mountain snow events, adding stress to regional transportation and ski resort access.
With wind chills and snow accumulation expected to peak Saturday morning, residents and travelers should prepare for brief closures or delays and allow extra time for mountain travel.
