Liz Copan / ecopan@summitdaily.com
A snowstorm with high winds continues to move through the central mountains, leading to road closures up and down the High Country. Saturday morning breaks open to a very rough travel day, with motorists advised not to be on the roads unless they absolutely need to.
As of 9 a.m. in Summit County, a safety closure is in effect in the westbound lane of Interstate 70 at mile marker 190 on Vail Pass. There is no estimated time of reopening.
US 6 – Loveland Pass is also closed, and hazardous materials trucks are directed to stage at the Eisenhower Tunnel, where they will be run through the tunnel at the top of every hour.
Dillon Dam Road has been closed since 9 p.m. Friday night with no estimated time of reopening.
Further south, US 285 will continue to be closed from FairPlay to Grant for the entire day due to hazardous conditions including high winds and low visibility.
An additional 2 to 6 inches of snow is expected to fall in Summit by 6 p.m. Hazardous travel conditions will persist throughout the day. Chain and traction laws are in effect along I-70.
This story will be updated.