Denver, Colorado – A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Colorado’s high mountain terrain above 9,000 feet from late Friday morning through Saturday afternoon, with accumulating snow expected to impact travel along key mountain corridors.
According to the National Weather Service in Denver, 5 to 11 inches of snow are forecast across the mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. Affected areas include Winter Park, Breckenridge, Berthoud Pass, the Eisenhower Tunnel, Mount Blue Sky, and surrounding high-elevation locations.
The advisory begins at 11 a.m. MST Friday and remains in effect until 5 p.m. MST Saturday. Forecasters say snowfall will likely lead to slick and hazardous road conditions, particularly during the Friday evening and Saturday travel periods.
Travel impacts are expected along the Interstate 70 mountain corridor and U.S. Highway 40 over Berthoud Pass, where ski traffic combined with snowfall could cause delays. Drivers may encounter reduced visibility, snow-covered pavement, and periods of slow-moving traffic.
The Colorado Department of Transportation urges motorists to allow extra travel time and be prepared for changing conditions. Traction laws or temporary closures may be implemented if conditions worsen.
For the latest road conditions, closures, and traction requirements, travelers are encouraged to visit cotrip.org before heading into the mountains.
