GEORGETOWN, Colo. -- Strong winds caused big problems for drivers on Interstate 70 Wednesday morning, resulting in travel restrictions for high profile vehicles.
At least two semi tractor trailers were blown over on I-70 in Georgetown around 3 a.m.
A Colorado Department of Transportation weather station in the area was showing gusts over 70 miles per hour at the time.
Strong winds causing big problems for high profile vehicles in Georgetown along I -70. @DenverChannel pic.twitter.com/tbwee5CgpY
— Daryl Orr (@WxTrackerDaryl) November 1, 2017
CDOT issued a high wind restriction for all high-profile and empty-load vehicles on the interstate between the Eisenhower Tunnel and Idaho Springs, warning drivers they would not be allowed through the restriction.
Tow trucks are attempting to upright 1 of 2 trucks that were blown over by strong winds along I-70 in Georgetown. @DenverChannel pic.twitter.com/xyu8ZgrW55
— Daryl Orr (@WxTrackerDaryl) November 1, 2017
Strong winds will continue in the high country all day Wednesday and then slowly diminish Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service.
The winds are no joke in the mtns and foothills this morning. Gusts over 70mph possible today. #cowx @DenverChannel pic.twitter.com/5Gp0JShMQf
— First Alert Weather (@FirstAlert7) November 1, 2017
A gust over 93 miles per hour was recorded east of Berthoud Pass around 11 p.m. Tuesday.
