Spring snowstorm causes crashes, I-70 closures in the mountains: CDOT
DENVER (KDVR) — A spring snowstorm swept across the state on Saturday, leading to dangerous road conditions and safety closures in several areas.
Saturday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day due to the heavy wet snow forecasted to fall in the mountains, foothills and, potentially, in the southern metro.
Denver weather: Rain and snow forecasted; Pinpoint Weather Alert Day
Most of Denver was not forecasted to get any measurable snow, with mainly rain slated for those areas.
However, the snow that has already fallen in the mountains has caused safety closures by the Colorado Department of Transportation.
Road closures
As of 12 p.m., there were no major closures for safety issues.
Eastbound Interstate 70 between Loveland Pass and Silverthorne was closed for several hours, but has since reopened as of 9:40 a.m.
U.S. Highway 6 was closed at Loveland Pass but has since reopened to traffic.
Areas of several roads saw small closures for stalled vehicles or crashes at various points in the morning.
As of 12:45 p.m., the following roads were closed or limited for crashes or stalled vehicles:
Eastbound I-70 between Vail Pass Summit and Copper Mountain due to a crash
Road conditions across the state varied. According to CDOT, on I-70 east of the closures conditions were icy and slushy, with other areas being described as snowpacked and icy.
People can check road conditions through the COtrip app.
The Pinpoint Weather Team forecasts that some areas could see anywhere between 6 and 12 inches of snow with the storm.
Denver, Colorado weather resources
Stay prepared for storms and forecast changes, a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day and other important weather information:
The Pinpoint Weather team will continue to update the forecast multiple times each day.
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