EAGLE COUNTY, Colorado (KDVR) – The Colorado State Patrol says the mountain roads are very icy this morning due to the fresh snow.

Winter in Colorado: A Complete Guide

CSP Eagle said: “The mountain roads are very icy in places this morning. Please slow down and give yourself enough time to get to your destination. The soldiers are already reacting to several crashes in the entire mountain corridor. “

Track Colorado road conditions here

Meteorologist Chris Tomer said to eExpect an additional 2-6 inches of accumulation in the ski areas Wednesday with strong winds of 30-60 mph above the tree line.

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The Colorado Department of Transportation just got a new version of its Travel website in October.See the current road conditions here

You can use the app in Apple store or Google Play Store. See Travel warnings here.See travel times and delays here

Here are the new functions according to CDOT:

Travel information with levels

Drivers can use the map like any Google map and click the icons for more information. Icons are displayed on the map by checking or unchecking the boxes on the layers toolbar. Available layers and what data they provide described here.

Trucker fashion

The new Trucker Mode offers special resources for commercial vehicle operators, including the following levels defined here.

Travel warnings

Motorists can log in or register here for their own COtrip account to subscribe to and manage their travel notifications. You can also save your favorite routes and cameras and customize your travel preferences.

Chain and Traction Laws

Colorado traction law applies September 1 through May 31 on Interstate 70 from Dotsero to Morrison.See how to check your tire tread and types here

Traction right

According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, these are the rules:

During an active traction law, drivers must have one of the following:

  • Winter tires
  • Tires with the designation mud / snow (M + S)
  • a four-wheel / four-wheel drive vehicle

The law, which came into force in August 2020, is aimed at drivers who drive on federal highways in the winter months.

Specifically, the required minimum tire profile for vehicles on snow-covered roads has been changed to 3/16 inches. According to the law, the minimum profile for dry roads is still 2/16 of an inch.

Motorists can also install chains or an alternative means of traction (like AutoSock) to comply with the law if their tires are insufficient.Harvest your garden before the cold spell

Car Chain Act

During severe winter storms, CDOT will implement a car chain law (also known as Code 16). This is the final safety measure before the motorway is closed.

If the Car Chains Act is in force, every vehicle on the road must have chains or an alternative means of traction (such as AutoSock).

Fines

Drivers who break the law could face fines in excess of $ 130. If a vehicle blocks the road for lack of proper equipment, the driver can expect a fine of more than $ 650.

CDOT serves as a useful resource for safe and legally compliant driving in winter.

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