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Cars and driving - Las Animas County
South of Trinidad, I-25 climbs Raton Pass into winter weather
Interstate 25 crosses Raton Pass at the New Mexico line south of Trinidad, a high stretch that can see snow, wind, and closures when the rest of the day looks fine.
Read note ->Cars and driving - Pueblo County
Around Pueblo, I-25 weather can close the road south and north
Pueblo sits on Interstate 25, and winter storms or wind can lead to closures on the stretches south toward New Mexico and north toward Colorado Springs, so checking road conditions before a long drive is worth the habit.
Read note ->Cars and driving - Conejos County
Highway 17 out of Antonito climbs over high mountain passes
State Highway 17 west from Antonito crosses La Manga and Cumbres passes into the mountains, a route that brings steep grades, weather, and seasonal driving conditions.
Read note ->Cars and driving - Huerfano County
La Veta Pass and the I-25 corridor shape winter driving here
Huerfano County travel runs along Interstate 25 and over La Veta Pass toward the San Luis Valley, and both can change quickly with mountain weather.
Read note ->Cars and driving - Montrose County
Leaving Montrose by car often means a mountain pass
Highways out of Montrose climb mountain passes where winter traction laws, chain rules, and closures can apply.
Read note ->Cars and driving - Dolores County
Over the top: Lizard Head Pass, a San Juan Skyway high point
Highway 145 climbs north from Rico over scenic Lizard Head Pass toward Telluride, a celebrated drive most of the year that simply asks for traction and patience in winter.
Read note ->Cars and driving - Costilla County
Driving Costilla County means long, open, lightly served roads
A scenic byway and a web of rural roads connect Costilla County's small towns, but distances are long and services are few, so plan trips with that in mind.
Read note ->Cars and driving - Alamosa County
Driving and weather in the San Luis Valley: cold air and blowing dust
The San Luis Valley floor near Alamosa is a high, flat basin where cold air settles and spring winds can kick up dust, both of which affect driving.
Read note ->Cars and driving - Morgan County
On I-76 through Morgan County, wind closes the road as much as snow
Interstate 76 crosses Morgan County's open plains, where blowing snow and ground blizzards can shut the road even when little new snow falls.
Read note ->Cars and driving - Delta County
The Grand Mesa Scenic Byway climbs from I-70 to Cedaredge over high country
State Highway 65 over the Grand Mesa is a designated National Scenic Byway ending in Cedaredge, a paved but high mountain drive with limited services and real winter weather.
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