BAILEY, Colo. -- Thunderstorms that moved through the Front Range on Monday caused a mudslide along Highway 285 outside of Bailey, the Colorado Department of Transportation said.
The highway was closed at Stage Coach Road while CDOT and the Colorado State Patrol assessed the damage. The highway reopened just after 4 p.m.
Hwy 285 near Bailey blocked/closed due to severe weather, ice, #hail, and accidents. #COwx pic.twitter.com/6kBUFM5cjy
— Chris Halsne (@chalsne) July 23, 2018
Breaking: Closure on Hwy 285 ahead of mudslide has reopened. pic.twitter.com/6kUEfTOpmC
— Michael Konopasek (@MikeKonopasek) July 23, 2018
The rain caused quite the mess outside of Bailey as storm drains become clogged because of the rain and mud. Some residents took upon themselves to try to clear up the drains.
Clogged storm drains don’t help. This is at the Conoco gas station near Mad Jack’s Mountain Brewery in Bailey. pic.twitter.com/F1SNm8a3re
— Michael Konopasek (@MikeKonopasek) July 23, 2018
Severe weather is possible across the Front Range on Monday afternoon with lightning, heavy rain and small hail being the biggest threat.
Check interactive radar here and get the latest Pinpoint Weather forecast here.
