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Lizard Head and Wolf Creek passes will temporarily close Thursday

Motorists advised about delays

DATE: Apr 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Do remote-controlled avalanche exploders really work?

CDOT and the Colorado Avalanche Information Center operate 54 remote-controlled avalanche systems

DATE: Mar 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Arctic blast dumps 10-15 inches in Durango, more in the mountains

At least three more storms expected this week

DATE: Jan 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Five mountain passes in Southwest Colorado keep drivers enthralled

‘They’re definitely five different characters in a novel,’ says CDOT spokeswoman

DATE: Nov 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Department of Transportation examines winter driving in video series

Documentary-style shorts seek to raise awareness about being prepared

DATE: Nov 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

New technology triggers avalanches above Highway 145

30-foot towers help CDOT clear snow from slide paths

DATE: Feb 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Temperatures plunge as cold front sweeps over Southwest Colorado

Snow starts falling in high country, more expected

DATE: Sep 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Several mountain passes closed Friday morning in Southwest Colorado

Several mountain passes were closed Friday morning across Southwest Colorado for avalanche mitigation. Passes closed as of 5 a.m. Friday included: Coal Bank and Mola...

DATE: Mar 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mountain passes begin to reopen Wednesday in Southwest Colorado

Storm could bring 1 to 2 feet of snow in high country

DATE: Mar 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dry early winter worries McPhee Reservoir managers

Water levels stable, but precipitation is at 18% of normal

DATE: Dec 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Weather advisory: Up to 14 inches of snow in the mountains

Storm includes passes in northwest, southwest San Juans

DATE: Oct 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Happy birthday, San Juan Skyway

This summer, the San Juan Skyway is celebrating its 25th birthday. The Skyway, which encompasses the famously beautiful and, at points, famously terrifying Million Dollar Highway...

DATE: Jul 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

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