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7:56 p.m.: The Colorado State Patrol is providing helpful hints for drivers around the state tonight, as wintry conditions will continue into Monday morning.
Hint before bedtime: the roads are still going to be bad in the morning, so plan your commute tonight. Get plenty of rest, be patient, plan on a longer drive time, and leave plenty of space. Monday...yippie. pic.twitter.com/vulFwjAoC8
— CSP Public Affairs (@CSP_News) January 22, 2018
7:51 p.m.: US 385 is also closed both directions from Wray to Holyoke because of blowing snow causing low visibility.
US 385 CLOSED both directions from Wray to Holyoke (mm278-242) b/c snow & blowing snow causing poor visibility
— CDOT (@ColoradoDOT) January 22, 2018
7:50 p.m.: US 40 is closed both ways from Cheyenne Wells to Kansas due to blowing snow causing low visibility, according to CDOT officials.
US 40 CLOSED both directions from Cheyenne Wells to KS (mm 470-486) b/c snow & blowing snow causing poor viability
— CDOT (@ColoradoDOT) January 22, 2018
6:35 p.m.: Denver Public Schools will have a one-hour delay start for all schools starting at 8:30 a.m. or later. Schools not under this timeframe will be operating at normal schedule, according to DPS spokeswoman. Check out our SCHOOL CLOSINGS PAGE for more listings.
Denver Public Schools is implementing a delayed start for selected schools on Monday, Jan. 22. This means all schools starting at 8:30 a.m. or later will delay their starting times by one hour. All other schools are operating on normal schedules. More info https://t.co/rpfpgcCmPs
— DenverPublicSchools (@DPSNewsNow) January 22, 2018
6:16 p.m.: DIA officials say they're ending the day with about 200 flights canceled (about 15% of the daily schedule).
Ending the day with about 200 cancelled flights or 15% of the daily schedule. Another inch of snow is possible for the rest of the evening. Drive with care as crews remain on airport roads. pic.twitter.com/U7riFuNfen
— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) January 22, 2018
5:58 p.m.: Weld County Road 54 between Weld County Road 17 and Highway 257 are now closed out of concern for the public, county officials told Denver7. This section is north of Johnstown and Milliken, south of highway 34. Snow gates will prevent traffic from using this route until our crews determine it is safe to do so.
5:42 p.m.: A crash on US 6 Tunnel 2 has all lanes blocked on that section of the highway. CSP is advising you use another route.
4:12 p.m: At least three schools will be closed in Colorado tomorrow due to this snowstorm. Check the full listing on our school closings page.
4:10 p.m.: Eastbound I-70 is now closed from Aurora to Kansas due to weather conditions, according to the CSP Limon division. Both directions of I-70 closed from Limon to the Kansas border.
Colorado 70 eastbound Aurora to Kansas is now closed.
— CSP Limon (@CSP_Limon) January 21, 2018
I-70 East Closure UPDATE: FROM CDOT TOC WB I70 remains closed Limon to Burlington. EB I-70 now closed from Air Park Rd to Burlington due to adverse weather conditions.
— CSP Limon (@CSP_Limon) January 21, 2018
3:00 p.m.: US 36 is also closed from Last Chance to Idalia (mile marker 135 to 213) because of wintry weather conditions.
US 36 closed MM 135 to 213 Last Chance to Idalia b/c adverse conditions
— CDOT (@ColoradoDOT) January 21, 2018
2:54 p.m.: I-70 closed from Limon to Burlington in both directions because of multiple accidents and whiteout conditions, per CSP Limon officials.
2:15 p.m.: Travel conditions are deteriorating along the Eastern Plains with increased wind speeds and snowfall, CDOT officials say.
Conditions deteriorating along Eern plains with increased wind spds & snowfall;Visibility reduced,roads icy;Travel unless necessary discour
— CDOT (@ColoradoDOT) January 21, 2018
2:15 p.m.: Heavy traffic is increasing on EB I-70, per CDOT officials. Up to two hours travel time from Silverthorne to Denver.
Heavy Traffic Increasing- EB I-70;Up to 2 hours total travel time from Silverthorne to Denver/C-470,MM 205-259
— CDOT (@ColoradoDOT) January 21, 2018
1:23 p.m.: There's a crash on southbound I-25 north of I-225 that's blocking the right lanes. Expect delays in the area, CDOT says.
12:56 p.m.: Approximately 190 flights canceled at DIA due to winter weather, per FAA air traffic program officials. Flight delays are averaging up to 2.5 hours.
12:11 p.m.: The National Weather Service in Boulder warns residents to avoid travel "unless absolutely necessary" as conditions in eastern Colorado have rapidly deteriorated.
Conditions have rapidly deteriorated in eastern Colorado where a Blizzard Warning remains in effect until midnight tonight. Please avoid travel unless absolutely necessary. Thank you for the report. #COwx https://t.co/jb4jFJfUy7
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) January 21, 2018
12:06 p.m.: CSP Limon officials are warning drivers that conditions on highways are "progressively getting worse."
Roads are progressively getting worse. The weather forecasters nailed this one! Let’s give them a hand👏. CDOT is doing their very best, but it is going to continue to get worse. Help us out today and travel tomorrow when we have a chance to get everything cleaned up. pic.twitter.com/fw9IaV2X8Z
— CSP Limon (@CSP_Limon) January 21, 2018
10:06 a.m.: The Colorado State Patrol - Golden division is reporting a serious crahs on US 285 between Pine Junction and Elk Creek Road in Jefferson County.
CRASH - Serous crash on US 285 between Pine Junction and Elk Creek Rd, near milepost 230. Be alert for traffic detours and possible closures.
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— CSP Golden (@CSP_Golden) January 21, 2018
9:39 a.m.: All Aurora recreation centers and classes operating swiftly, officials say.
As of 9:30 a.m., all Aurora recreation centers and classes are operating as expected, the Central Library and Aurora History Museum are open, and the 2 pm performance of Hedwig and the Angry Inch at the Aurora Fox is a go. If you have to go out, take it slow and easy.
— City of Aurora, CO (@AuroraGov) January 21, 2018
9:09 a.m.: Snow and ice on the roadways in Limon, and the same thing is happening from Aurora to Kansas, CSP officials say. They urge people to stay off the roads today, if possible.
Currently the conditions around Limon. The roads are the same from Aurora to Kansas. That is snow and ice on the roadway. CDOT has been out all night, but there is only so much they can do. Blizzard conditions expected later this evening. Stay off the roads if you can today! pic.twitter.com/mZT4HEGG2X
— CSP Limon (@CSP_Limon) January 21, 2018
8:38 a.m.: Airline cancellations are at 154, according to DIA officials.
Airline cancellations are at 154 but conditions are improving a bit. Check your flight status.
— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) January 21, 2018
7:58 a.m.: The City of Aurora has deployed 37 trucks to help alleviate snowpacked roads, officials say.
The city deployed 37 trucks on the leading edge of the storm and pretreated problem areas such as bridges. About 2-1/2 to 3 inches of snow has already fallen, w/ another 2 in. expected. Road conditions are snow packed; please allow extra travel time. Aurora is on Accident Alert.
— City of Aurora, CO (@AuroraGov) January 21, 2018
7:12 a.m.: Denver Public Works has plows out in full force, according to Denver7's Amanda del Castillo. Big plows on the main streets; small plows taking a pass down the side streets.
6:55 a.m.: The city and county of Broomfield are on accident alert, meaning troopers and other law enforcement officials cannot respond to a large volume of vehicle crashes.
6:26 a.m.: Unincorporated Jefferson County is now on Accident Alert, per the Colorado State Patrol - Eagle division.
Unincorporated Jefferson County is now on Accident Alert. No injuries, no drugs or alcohol, vehicles driveable, please exchange information and go online to file a crash report.
— CSP Eagle (@CSP_Eagle) January 21, 2018
5:25 a.m.: Denver International Airport reports about 133 flights have been canceled today due to winter weather. Check your flight status.
Not a lot of change so far with about 133 flights cancelled today due to winter weather. Crews are deicing the runways and airlines are deicing aircraft. Drive with care and check your flight status. #cowx pic.twitter.com/Ead7Fa8TXy
— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) January 21, 2018
1:52 a.m.: The City of Aurora is on accident alert, per an official on Twitter.
