 Geography, climate, and altitude all combine to make winter travel across Colorado a unique experience!  Visit
CDOT's Winter Driving Initiative Page |
It
is not uncommon for travel conditions around our state to vary
significantly, not only between the plains and the mountains, but literally
from mile to mile on the same road. At times temperatures can hover in the fifties near Denver while snow is falling a short 30 minute drive west of town. High winds across the plains can limit visibility during snow storms or shaded areas on mountain and canyon roads can present icy conditions on otherwise dry highways. Although uncommon, Colorado has even had snow in the higher elevations on the 4th of July! All of these factors make Colorado a distinctive place to drive during the winter. In an effort to minimize the effects of Colorado's special weather and road conditions, reduce the number of travel delays and in a proactive approach to fighting air pollution, Colorado has implemented intensive public information campaigns, adopted strict chain guidelines for Commercial vehicles and begun widespread use of alternative de-icing compounds. The CDOT Winter Driving Initiative is a comprehensive safe driving program designed to educate motorists in Colorado regarding winter driving conditions. The Winter Driving Initiative focuses on providing information and answering questions in four areas: Road treatments, snow removal, road conditions, and winter driving preparedness. By providing a single source of information in these areas, CDOT hopes to raise awareness of winter driving issues and help keep Colorado roads safer in the winter months. |
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