DENVER (KDVR) — Wednesday was a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day. Snowfall across the metro area impacted travel conditions.
The Pinpoint Weather Team said the heaviest snow will arrive in Denver for the evening commute.
Check back for live updates throughout the storm here:
8:34 p.m.: CO 119 reopened after a deadly crash involving an SUV and a casino bus.
7:35 p.m.: Interstate 70 eastbound reopened in Glenwood Canyon.
6:29 p.m.: I-25 northbound is closed from Graneros Road and CO 165 (17 miles north of the Walsenburg area) due to a crash.
6:23 p.m.: CO 119 from US 6 up to Black Hawk is shut down due to a deadly crash. Colorado State Patrol said to use I-70 to exit 243-Central City Parkway to access the gaming district and that it is unknown when the road will reopen-at least a couple more hours.
6:21 p.m.: I-70 westbound is closed from Copper Mountain to Avon.
6:18 p.m.: I-70 eastbound is closed at mile marker 116 in Glenwood Canyon due to a crash.
5:51 p.m.: Interstate 70 westbound is closed due to a crash between Exit 173 – West Vail and Exit 167 – Avon.
5:30 p.m.: Loveland is on accident alert.
5:20 p.m.: The Denver Police Department has shifted to crash alert as road conditions worsen.
5:06 p.m.: CO119 has closed in both directions due to a crash between Douglas Mountain Road and Mill Street.
2:50 p.m.: Left lane of I-70 closed due to crash near Hidden Valley at Exit 243 outside of Glenwood Springs.
2:40 p.m.: I-70 WB at Vail Pass has reopened to travel.
1:40 p.m.: Right lane closed on I-25 southbound due to crash. Closure between US 34 and CO 402.
1:30 p.m.: Right lane closed on CO 83 southbound due to a crash at the intersection of I-225.
1:20 p.m.: I-70 westbound is closed at Vail Pass summit from Exit 190 to Exit 176 in Vail due to safety concerns and poor conditions.
12:45 p.m.: Commercial vehicle chain law has been put in effect on CO 139 southbound between Sawmill Canyon Road and King Road.
12:30 p.m.: The left lane of C470 westbound is back open between CO 177 and Erickson Boulevard near Littleton, after a vehicle stalled.
12:15 p.m.: The passenger vehicle traction low has been lifted for Route 9 between Quandary Drive and County Road 4 (near Hoosier Pass) from Mile Point 80 to Mile Point 73.
12:03 p.m.: Vehicle Traction Laws are in effect in Rocky Mountain National Park. This means 4WD, AWD, or 2WD with chains are required. All vehicles must have properly rated tires (Mud and Snow, Mountain and Snow or All-Weather Tires with a minimum of 3/16″ tread.
11:30 a.m.: Denver’s shelters have capacity for people who need a bed during the cold, snowy weather. Denver rec centers are also open as warming centers during operating hours.
10:30 a.m.: Fort Collins: The City’s Emergency Weather Shelter Plan has been activated overnight for Wednesday, March 9 and Thursday, March 10 due to forecasted overnight temperatures near or below zero.
8:35 a.m.: Fort Collins Police Department: FCPS is working a crash on southbound I-25 just south of Mulberry. Alternate route advised. Wherever you’re traveling this morning, please slow down, be prepared for sudden stops, and leave extra room to safely react to changing conditions.
8:27 a.m.: CDOT: I-70 westbound: Roadway reopened to traffic between Exit 216 – US 6; Loveland Pass and Exit 205 – US 6; CO 9; Silverthorne.
8:15 a.m.: CDOT: I-70 westbound: Road closed due to a crash between Exit 216 – US 6; Loveland Pass and Exit 205 – US 6; CO 9; Silverthorne. WB I-70 Closed at the Eisenhower Tunnel due to multiple crashes
8:05 a.m.: The City of Aurora is on crash alert.
7:50 a.m.: CDOT: I-70 westbound: Road closed due to a crash between Exit 218 – Herman Gulch and Exit 216 – US 6; Loveland Pass.
7:30 a.m.: Fort Collins is on crash alert until 9 p.m. on Wednesday.
7:20 a.m.: The City of Boulder is on crash alert.
7:15 a.m.: Colorado State Patrol: Freezing fog in Kit Carson County. Roads are icy, please slow down!
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