Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority
3.2.25, 2:47 a.m. – I-70 is open at mile marker 116 eastbound, Glenwood Springs.
3.2.25, 2:08 a.m. – I-70 is closed at mile marker 116 eastbound, Glenwood Springs, due to an accident.
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Garco911: I-70 westbound reopened at Canyon Creek
Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority
2.21.25, 10:41 p.m. – I-70 is open at mile marker 109 westbound, Canyon Creek.
2.21.25, 10:19 p.m. – I-70 is closed at mile marker 109 westbound, Canyon Creek, due to an accident.
Garco911: Highway 13 northbound reopened
Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority
2.20.25, 9:44 p.m. – Highway 13 is open at mile marker 15 northbound, near the Rio Blanco county line.
2.20.25, 7:54 p.m. – Highway 13 is closed at mile marker 15 northbound, near the Rio Blanco county line, due to an accident.
CDOT: Critical winter safety operations will close Vail Pass Tuesday morning at 9 a.m.
Colorado Department of Transportation
Winter travel alert: Treacherous conditions remain on I-70 mountain corridor for Presidents’ Day traffic – CDOT maintenance teams perform critical winter safety operations beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Vail Pass to close for lengthy delay
12.17.25 Eagle County — Travelers on Interstate 70 are urged to be prepared for continued severe weather and treacherous driving conditions today. Motorists will encounter slick, ice and snow-packed roads. Additionally, heavy snows and strong winds will bring low visibility and potential whiteout conditions at times.
The severe weather and roadway conditions have caused numerous closures. Some closures have been implemented for safety, but several closures have been the result of vehicle spin-outs, slide-offs, and crashes.
CDOT photos above: Crash images captured from Monday’s I-70 westbound closure near Empire Junction/ Exit 232 and Georgetown/ Exit 228.
Natural avalanches have also been visible in the mountains today. While a video captured earlier today by the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) showed an avalanche that did not reach the roadway of I-70 through Ten Mile Canyon, the danger of additional slides remains high. In addition, CDOT and CAIC teams saw results of slide control work on Berthoud Pass early this morning, after avalanche mitigation debris did reach the roadway. US 40 required clean-up and re-opened safely to vehicles.
Visitors to the high country who plan to return to the Front Range should prepare for a difficult trip. Travelers should keep extra food, water, and warm clothing readily available and be prepared for lengthy delays in severe weather conditions. COtrip.org will continue to show current road and weather conditions, as well as any road closures. Even so, the extreme weather conditions may cause additional incidents on the road as people try to return from the mountains while the storm continues to deliver heavy snowfall and high winds.
I-70 Vail Pass closure Tuesday morning
The Colorado Department of Transportation will perform winter maintenance operations on Interstate 70 Vail Pass tomorrow, Tuesday, February 18. Operations will begin at 9 a.m., and motorists can expect a lengthy delay lasting for much of the morning. There is not an exact time estimated for opening, as operations are dependent upon weather conditions and the amount of snow crews must clear from the roadway.
Traffic impacts and closure points
• Eastbound travelers will be stopped three miles east of Vail at exit 180. This closure point allows motorists to switch travel directions and turn westbound back toward Vail
• Eastbound commercial traffic is urged to stop and wait at the Dotsero commercial motor vehicle parking lot, exit 133
• Westbound travelers will be stopped at exit 195 near Copper Mountain
Motorists should plan ahead, allow for extra travel time, or arrive and drive through the closure points before the designated closure time of 9 a.m.
Visit COtrip.org for the latest information on road closures and conditions.
Visit the Colorado Avalanche Information Center’s website for avalanche forecasts.
CAIC and NWS: Heavy snow and strong winds can cause deadly avalanches
Colorado Avalanche Information Center and National Weather Service
SPECIAL AVALANCHE ADVISORY
BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER
RELAYED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER CO
436 PM MST SAT FEB 15 2025
Map of special avalanche advisory area
THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER.
…A SPECIAL AVALANCHE ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4:30 PM SATURDAY UNTIL 5 PM MONDAY…
*WHAT…Heavy snow and strong winds dramatically changed avalanche conditions. You can easily trigger large, deadly avalanches throughout Presidents Day weekend.
*WHERE…Flat Top Mountains…Medicine Bow Mountains…Never Summer Mountains…Front Range…Williams Fork Mountains…Never Summer Mountains…Gore and Elk Mountains…Ten Mile Range…Ruby Range…West Elk Mountains…Sawatch Range…San Juan Mountains…San Miguel Mountains…Rico Mountains…Grand Mesa
*WHEN… The Special Avalanche Advisory goes from Saturday at 4:30 PM till Monday at 5 PM.
*IMPACTS… Easily trigger dangerous avalanches large enough to injure or kill you.
*PRECAUTION/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Travel in backcountry avalanche terrain requires cautious route finding to stay safe. Avoid travel on and under slopes with a slope angle steeper than about 30 degrees. You can find more detailed information at colorado.gov/avalanche.
Garco911: I-70 reopened at Glenwood Springs
Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority
2.16.25, 12:11 a.m. – I-70 is open at mile marker 116 eastbound, Glenwood Springs.
2.15.25, 9:52 p.m. – I-70 is closed at mile marker 116 eastbound, Glenwood Springs, due to an accident.
Garco911: Highway 82 reopened
Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority
2.16.25, 1:29 a.m. – Highway 82 is open at mile marker 3.5 eastbound, Buffalo Valley.
2.15.25, 8:56 p.m. – Highway 82 is closed at mile marker 3.5 eastbound, Buffalo Valley, due to an accident.
GarCo911: eastbound I-70 reopened in Glenwood Canyon
Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority
11:19.24, 8 a.m. – Road open: I-70 is open between mile markers 116-131 eastbound, Glenwood Springs to Dotsero.
11.19.24, 7:04 a.m. – Road closed: I-70 is closed between mile markers 116 eastbound Glenwood Springs to mile marker 131 eastbound Dotsero, due to an accident.
CDOT: Eastbound closure and clean-up work through I-70 in Glenwood Canyon postponed
Colorado Department of Transportation
September 19, 2024, 9:02 a.m. – The planned 11 a.m. closure and clean-up of I-70 Glenwood Canyon is now postponed due to the US 40 rockslide. CDOT will update the public when that work and closure is rescheduled.
Travelers urged to consider the northern alternate route via Highways 13, 40 and 9
Crews have hauled away several dumpsters of debris from a commercial semi-truck crash that occured on I-70 about six miles east of Glenwood Springs yesterday. A full eastbound closure is schedule for today at 11 a.m. for additional cleanup.
9.18.24, 7:07 a.m. – I-70 Mountain Corridor — A full eastbound closure is set for 11 a.m. today in Glenwood Canyon. CDOT maintenance crews will complete the clean-up efforts from yesterday’s semi-truck crash. The mid-day closure will allow for early morning commuters to travel through the canyon. Today’s eastbound closure is expected to last several hours.
The recommended alternate route takes travelers north, accessed at the town of Rifle, exit 87, then north along CO 13 to Craig. The route continues on US 40 to Steamboat, then south on CO 9 to Silverthorne where travelers may access I-70 again. Visit COtrip.org or download the COtrip Planner app for route details and closure updates.
One lane of eastbound I-70 traffic opened last night at 9 p.m. Crews hauled away several dumpsters filled with damaged freight and crash material. The crashed truck and trailer were also hauled away, but additional clean-up and road sweeping of debris is needed today.
Eagle Police: Juvenile arrested after threats to Town of Eagle school
Eagle Police Department
Note: this press release from outside Garfield County is shared as schools in Garfield County have experienced threat activity as well.
NEWS RELEASE 09/13/2024 – JUVENILE ARRESTED AFTER THREATS TO TOWN OF EAGLE, COLORADO SCHOOL
The Eagle Police Department has arrested a juvenile in connection with an investigation into threats against a Town of Eagle school. The investigation began after screenshots of social media messages containing the names of local students at a local school were distributed within the community and reported to Eagle Police Department. Eagle Police Officers successfully identified the juvenile after persistent investigative effort and the juvenile was safely arrested on 09/13/2024.
Additional instances involving other Eagle County Schools are still under investigation. The Eagle Police Department is working closely with the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office and Federal partners to continue these investigations. The Eagle Police Department would like to thank everyone that contributed information to this investigation.
The Eagle Police Department acknowledges that these investigations are tense and upsetting. The contributions by our community have resulted in a safe and effective resolution. The Eagle Police Department does not believe any current threats to schools in the Town of Eagle represent any additional valid dangers. The Eagle Police Department would also like to recognize the Eagle County School District for their partnership and assistance during this investigation.
Eagle Police Department is committed to protecting the safety and security of everyone in our community. If you have any information about this incident or any of the individuals involved, please contact Eagle Police Department at 970-479-2200 and you will be connected to an on-duty officer. You can remain anonymous by contacting the Eagle County Crime Stoppers to submit your tip online at p3tips.com or send a tip using the free ‘P3 Tips’ mobile app. If your tip leads to the arrest and indictment of any suspect involved, you could earn a cash reward from the Eagle County Crime Stoppers.
We understand the immense concern and anxiety these events are causing and encourage our community to reach out for mental health support if needed. It is available through Vail Behavioral Health or call (844) 493-8255 for local 24/7 Crisis Response.
This case has been forwarded to the 5th Judicial District Attorney’s Office for prosecution. As such, no further information will be released. Persons charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Names have been withheld because of the ages of the involved persons.
September 13, 2024, 2:26 p.m. – EAGLE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: The Eagle County Sheriff’s Office continues to actively investigate social media posts related to potential threats against Eagle County Schools. We understand how unsettling this situation is for our students, parents, and staff, and we want you to know that we are taking every lead seriously. Your safety, and the safety of our entire community, is our top priority.
Eagle Police Department had a break in the case involving the threats to a local school in their jurisdiction. At this time we do not believe that the suspect arrested by Eagle Police Department is connected to the other threats in the area. We are actively working together to locate the individual(s) responsible for the threats to the other schools and other concerning online posts. This remains an active and high-priority case.
We deeply appreciate your continued vigilance, patience, and cooperation as we work through this investigation together. Thank you for helping us keep our community safe.
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La Oficina del Alguacil del Condado de Eagle continúa investigando activamente las publicaciones en las redes sociales relacionadas con posibles amenazas contra las Escuelas del Condado de Eagle. Entendemos lo inquietante que es esta situación para nuestros estudiantes, padres y personal, y queremos que sepan que estamos tomando en serio cada indicio. Su seguridad, y la seguridad de toda nuestra comunidad, es nuestra máxima prioridad.
El Departamento de Policia de Eagle ha tenido una tregua en el caso de las amenazas a una escuela local en su jurisdicción. En este momento no creemos que el sospechoso arrestado por el Departamento de Policia de Eagle este conectado con las otras amenazas en el area. Estamos colaborando activamente para localizar al individuo o individuos responsables de las amenazas a las otras escuelas y de otras preocupantes publicaciones en lÃnea. Este sigue siendo un caso activo y de alta prioridad.
Agradecemos profundamente su continua vigilancia, paciencia y cooperación mientras trabajamos juntos en esta investigación. Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener la seguridad de nuestra comunidad.