Pueblo, CO – Drivers across southeast Colorado are facing dangerous travel conditions this morning as moderate to heavy snow continues to fall, impacting major highways and rural roads from the mountains eastward.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, snowfall will persist through the morning hours for many locations in southeast Colorado before gradually ending from northwest to southeast later this afternoon. Forecasters warn that hazardous conditions already in place are likely to continue for much of the day.
The heaviest impacts are being reported along I-25 near Colorado Springs and Pueblo, as well as portions of U.S. 50 near Canon City and La Junta, Highway 287, and mountain routes near Westcliffe and Walsenburg. Snow-packed roads, reduced visibility, and icy conditions are creating difficult driving conditions, especially in higher elevations and open stretches of roadway.
Transportation officials urge motorists to avoid unnecessary travel if possible. Those who must be on the roads are advised to slow down, allow extra stopping distance, and check conditions before departing. Real-time road updates are available through the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), which continues to monitor closures, chain laws, and delays throughout the region.
Communities affected include Pueblo County, Fremont County, Otero County, Las Animas County, and surrounding areas stretching toward the Kansas border. While snowfall rates are expected to decrease later today, lingering slick spots may remain into the evening hours.
Officials remind residents that weather conditions can change quickly and to remain alert for additional advisories or warnings.
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