This information was sent by Wolf Creek Ski Area this morning, February 23, at 7am.
The WEST side of Wolf Creek Pass will be closed until CDOT (Colorado Dept. of Transportation) has determined that all avalanche hazards have been mitigated. Check COTrip.org for opening information. The EAST side should open to the ski area after 9am.
Wolf Creek Ski Area will also have delayed lifts openings throughout the day.
Check COTrip.org before attempting to drive up either side of the pass. Updates will be posted as conditions change.
On Wednesday morning, the Colorado Department of Transportation closed multiple highways due to low visibility and safety concerns. Many of the mountain corridors will remain closed throughout the night with the possibility of closures extending into much of Thursday. CDOT is continuing to monitor safety concerns including avalanche danger along southwest and south-central mountain passes.
Travelers should be aware that additional highway closures may occur across the region due to hazardous conditions. Closures are reported on COtrip.org along with current road conditions.
Confirmed closures to remain in effect through Thursday, Feb., 23 include:
CO 145 Lizard Head Pass (MP 48 – MP 61), between Rico and Trout Lake
US 160 Wolf Creek Pass (MP 157- MP 184), between Pagosa Springs and South Fork
US 550 Mountain Corridor (MP 48- 95), between Durango and Ouray
Other passes currently closed, with no estimated time of opening include:
US 285 Poncha Pass
CO 17 Cumbres-La Manga Passes
CDOT urges motorists to postpone travel plans for the extent of this storm system as treacherous conditions are being reported throughout southwest and south-central Colorado.
On the bright side of the winter storm… Wolf Creek Ski Area has received 13″ of fresh snow overnight and 23″ in the last 48 hours. Our all-natural snow depth is 108″ at the midway. Conditions are Powder/Packed Powder with extensive grooming throughout the mountain.
Snow report for Thursday, February 23
Summit Base Depth: 117″
Midway Base Depth: 108″
New Snow (24 Hours): 13″
New Snow (48 Hours): 23″
Year-to-Date: 302″
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