Colorado I-70 avalanche
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Those 2 avalanches were about 5 miles from my office. Even though natural, they were minor and thankfully no injuries. CDOT performed a controlled avalanche the day after just east of the Eisenhower Tunnel at the divide. They used explosives dropped from helicopters to set it off... then several hours of interstate closure to clear the snow and debris with front-end loaders, graders and excavators.
Today there was another avalanche near Copper Mountain (between Frisco and Vail if you are unfamiliar) which ruptured a natural gas line. I-70 is closed in several places with only local traffic allowed. Breckenridge Ski Resort has limited areas open with the majority closed due to avalanche danger. Arapahoe Basin ski area is completely closed due to the dangers!
Winter weather causes closures across Summit County
Had another 2 feet or so of snow in my driveway today after another storm overnight. This week between these two storm, we have had 4+ feet of snow and it is still dumping out as I type.
I have co-worker who lives at Copper Mountain. He rightfully cannot get to the office... and no one can travel make it to the mountain on a powder day. I feel so sorry for him with very little company on that mountain;)
Today there was another avalanche near Copper Mountain (between Frisco and Vail if you are unfamiliar) which ruptured a natural gas line. I-70 is closed in several places with only local traffic allowed. Breckenridge Ski Resort has limited areas open with the majority closed due to avalanche danger. Arapahoe Basin ski area is completely closed due to the dangers!
Winter weather causes closures across Summit County
Had another 2 feet or so of snow in my driveway today after another storm overnight. This week between these two storm, we have had 4+ feet of snow and it is still dumping out as I type.
I have co-worker who lives at Copper Mountain. He rightfully cannot get to the office... and no one can travel make it to the mountain on a powder day. I feel so sorry for him with very little company on that mountain;)
