Pueblo, Colorado – Heavy mountain snow continues to pile up across southern Colorado’s highest terrain, creating dangerous travel conditions over major passes through early Sunday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, Winter Storm Warnings remain in effect for the Eastern San Juan Mountains above 10,000 feet and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains above 11,000 feet. Additional snowfall of 8 to 15 inches is expected in the eastern San Juans, including Wolf Creek Pass and Cumbres Pass, while the Sangre de Cristo range could see another 6 to 14 inches near Spanish Peaks and Blanca Peak.
Snow-covered roads, poor visibility, and rapidly changing conditions will make travel very difficult, especially overnight and during heavier bursts of snowfall. Mountain passes are likely to become snowpacked and slick, with brief whiteout conditions possible at times. Backcountry travel also remains hazardous due to deepening snow and limited visibility.
Drivers traveling through the region are urged to check Colorado road conditions before departure and carry winter survival supplies if travel is unavoidable. Delaying trips over high-elevation routes is strongly recommended until conditions improve.
Snowfall is expected to taper toward early Sunday morning, but hazardous travel conditions may linger well after snow ends as crews work to clear mountain roads. Additional advisories could be issued if snowfall rates increase or conditions deteriorate further.
