9:42 a.m. — CDOT says safety closures are likely on Interstate 70 today between Empire Junction and Dotsero due to extreme winter driving conditions. Blowing snow and strong winds, including gusts up to 40 mph, are reducing visibility to 40 feet or worse.
9:03 a.m. — A winter storm and blowing snow has closed eastbound Interstate 70 over Vail Pass.