- by foxnews
- 05 Jan 2025
New Travel Alert for Skiers Traveling to Colorado During Year End Trip as Snow Storm to Bring Widespread Chaos and Disruption
As Colorado̢۪s ski season reaches its busiest period, a significant snowstorm looms, promising thrilling ski conditions but causing widespread travel chaos. With New Year̢۪s celebrations drawing thousands to the state̢۪s premier ski resorts, this weather event underscores the challenges for drivers navigating Colorado̢۪s mountainous terrain. Treacherous travel disruption is anticipated across key routes, including the heavily trafficked I-70 corridor, as snow and high winds complicate journeys.
- by travelandtourworld
- 29 Dec 2024
- in travel
1.2 k views
Conditions are expected to improve slightly after 1 a.m. Saturday morning, providing a short window of relative calm before snow picks up again later in the day. Travelers are advised to avoid unnecessary trips during this period and monitor weather updates closely.
The snow will intensify Saturday afternoon, creating treacherous travel conditions that extend into the evening and overnight hours. Winds, although slightly calmer than Friday night, will still reach speeds of 60 miles per hour. Actively falling snow combined with blowing snow will make for difficult navigation, particularly on mountain passes and high-elevation routes.
Travelers heading to ski resorts are encouraged to:
Top Tips for Skiers:
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is working around the clock to keep major routes clear. Plow crews are prioritizing high-traffic areas like I-70 but caution that conditions can change rapidly. Drivers should be prepared for:
Read Travel Industry News in 104 different regional platforms
Get our daily dose of news, by subscribing to our newsletters. Subscribe here.
Watch Travel And Tour World Interviews here.
Read more Travel News, Daily Travel Alert, and Travel Industry News on Travel And Tour World only.
you may also like
- by travelandtourworld
- 05 Jan 2025
Sustainable Tourism in Dubrovnik: Balancing Growth and Heritage Preservation in Croatia’s Crown Jewel
travel
- by foxnews
- descember 09, 2016
'Santa Claus' sarcophagus and more ancient religious relics among big discoveries in 2024
A number of rare religious relics were uncovered in 2024, with some on display to the public, giving people a better understanding about the time they first appeared in history.
read more