Pagosa Springs, Colorado – Drivers crossing the high mountain passes of southern Colorado could face snow-covered pavement and gusty winds within the next several hours as a winter weather advisory continues across the Eastern San Juan Mountains.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, snow will continue through late Friday evening above 10,000 feet, bringing an additional 3 to 6 inches of accumulation with wind gusts reaching 35 mph. The advisory remains in effect until midnight MST tonight.
The highest impacts will center on Wolf Creek Pass along U.S. Highway 160 and Cumbres Pass on U.S. Highway 64, where blowing snow and steady snowfall may reduce visibility and create slick stretches of roadway. CDOT crews are monitoring conditions across both passes as snow intensifies through the afternoon and evening travel window.
Drivers heading between Pagosa Springs, South Fork, and Chama should expect periodic slowdowns and snow-packed pavement, especially after sunset when temperatures drop and road surfaces refreeze. Chain restrictions are possible if snowfall rates briefly increase.
Travelers are urged to slow down, allow extra distance between vehicles, and check Colorado road conditions by dialing 511 before heading into the mountains.
Snow should taper near midnight Friday, but lingering slick spots on high-elevation roads may continue into early Saturday morning as temperatures remain below freezing. Additional advisories could be issued if snowfall redevelops overnight.
