Conditions on roads across the Front Range began to deteriorate late Tuesday night, and by the end of the day on Wednesday, some parts of the area saw over a foot of snow. Wet roads, cold temperatures and icy spots are making for a challenging commute for Colorado motorists Thursday.
Temperatures on Thursday should remain below freezing, while many institutions remain closed. Traffic around the metro area was moving slow Thursday morning as the roads remain impacted by the weather.
Due to a crash just after 7 a.m. Interstate 76 westbound was closed between 96th Avenue and 88th Avenue near Commerce City for about a half hour.
Lanes were closed because of a crash on I-76 eastbound between I-25.
Interstate 70 eastbound near Floyd Hill is experiencing a normal sun glare closure which happens a lot this time of year.
in the mountains including Vail, Kenosha and Loveland passes.
RTD warned commuters to dress for extreme winter weather. The transit system is reporting route delays, which may increase with traffic and weather conditions. Real-time trip info is available on
The coldest night of the season will be tonight, with temperatures dropping well below zero. Use caution when outside, wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves to avoid frostbite!
— Jeffco Sheriff (@jeffcosheriffco)
