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Red Mountain Pass

Snowstorm triggers power outages, closes Red Mountain Pass

LPEA working to restore electricity to hundreds of customers

DATE: Mar 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

It might be dry in town, but San Juan Mountains receive steady snowstorms

Purgatory Resort reported 11 inches in four days; more to come

DATE: Feb 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Chain laws in effect for Southwest Colorado mountain passes

National Weather Service issues winter weather advisory until Tuesday night

DATE: Feb 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ice breaks off Red Mountain Pass, crushes and totals car

Durango couple driving toward Silverton were not seriously injured

DATE: Jan 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Coal Bank, Molas, Red Mountain passes reopen Saturday

Up to 20 inches of snow reported in southern San Juan Mountains, avalanche danger ‘considerable’

DATE: Dec 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Storm closes Red Mountain Pass; work scheduled on Molas, Coal Bank passes

Highway 550 between Silverton and Ouray closed indefinitely

DATE: Dec 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man dies driving off Red Mountain Pass

Authorities say 22-year-old driver failed to negotiate turn

DATE: Aug 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mudslide cleanup causes delays Tuesday on Red Mountain Pass

Herald Staff Report The Colorado Department of Transportation is warning travelers of delays Tuesday on Red Mountain Pass, north of Silverton. A mudslide occurred in the area betw...

DATE: Aug 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

CDOT warns about undetonated bombs from avalanche mitigation

Shots were in rugged terrain, but CDOT says public should be aware

DATE: Apr 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Video: Flyover shows Red Mountain Pass buried by heavy snow, avalanches

U.S. Highway 550 north of Silverton was closed for 19 days in March

DATE: Mar 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red Mountain Pass unburied

Red Mountain Pass was closed for about 20 days this winter after numerous avalanches buried the road, up to 30 feet deep in some areas.

DATE: Mar 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Photos: Red Mountain Pass, after the storm

DATE: Mar 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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