Several Colorado road closures in place as snow coats high country in mid-April
DENVER (KDVR) — After a warm and dry stretch, Mother Nature is reminding Colorado that winter weather can still happen in April.
Friday and Saturday are Pinpoint Weather Alert Days due to rain and snow showers that will impact the Front Range and high country. Winter weather advisories will be in effect through Saturday morning.
According to the Pinpoint Weather team, heavy snow will coat the high country, dropping up to a foot of accumulation in some areas. This is great news for the lingering ski areas that remain open this spring.
Denver weather: Cold and snowy Friday, Pinpoint Weather Alert Day
However, the winter weather is creating adverse driving conditions in the mountains. Here is what you need to know.
According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, U.S. 6 – Loveland Pass is closed in both directions due to what the department called 'adverse conditions.
At 8:30 a.m., CDOT said the left lane of westbound I-70 is closed, previously, both lanes were closed to traffic due to the same adverse conditions. Eastbound has been reopened to traffic from Silverthrone to Denver.
CDOT said these areas should expect heavy snow showers on Friday. On I-70, the department said to expect up to 3 inches of new accumulation. On Loveland Pass, up to 2.5 inches of new accumulation is expected.
Detours around I-70 and Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel
Wind will also be a problem for drivers. Gusts up to 17 mph are expected and could create blizzard-like conditions.
The Colorado State Patrol posted on X and said the estimated reopening is 30 minutes to one hour.
For detours around the closures, check out this story. However, the best plan may be to stay home and avoid the snow.
CDOT said westbound I-70 is closed between C-470 and U.S. 6 due to 'safety concerns.' The department said the closure is due to ice and spun-out vehicles.
Cameras located along the interstate show snowpacked roads.
CDOT said CO 9 – Hoosier Pass is now closed due to adverse conditions and spun out semitrucks that are blocking the highway.
Snow showers will also push across the Front Range on Friday; however, accumulation may only be noticeable on grassy surfaces.
Denver could still see some slick spots, especially on bridges and overpasses, so take it slow.
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