Coal Bank Pass

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Peak fall colors begin to arrive across Southwest Colorado

offers chance to take a drive, explore trails and slow down

September 26, 2025

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Coal Bank Pass rockfall, wall work planned through November

Drivers going between Durango and Silverton for fireworks should expect delays

July 4, 2025

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CDOT to perform chip-sealing between Durango and Silverton

Rockfall mitigation on Coal Bank Pass to last through late October

June 7, 2025

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Emergency crews respond to driver dangling off side of Coal Bank Pass

A Ram truck towing a 30-foot camper was perched on cliff

May 5, 2025

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Coal Bank, Molas passes to close Thursday night ahead of storm

Weather forecasters call for 2 inches of snowfall per hour

February 13, 2025

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Truck spills off U.S. Highway 550 near Coal Bank Pass

occurred about 2 a.m. near base of Coal Bank Pass

April 17, 2024

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Update: Wolf Creek, Molas, Coal Bank passes open; Red Mountain remains closed overnight

Highway 550 closed 10 p.m. Tuesday, parts reopened midday Thursday

February 6, 2024

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Arctic blast dumps 10-15 inches in Durango, more in the mountains

least three more storms expected this week

January 8, 2024

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Five mountain passes in Southwest Colorado keep drivers enthralled

‘They’re definitely five different characters in a novel,’ says CDOT spokeswoman

November 20, 2023

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Fall colors beginning to show in Durango

Cyclists get ready to hit the trails at the top of Coal Bank Pass on Friday as grasses and plants…

September 29, 2023

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Photo: Winds of change blow the snow away

A strong wind carries snow off a mountaintop Monday near Coal Bank Pass. Forecasters are calling for blustery weather this…

March 28, 2023

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What goes into avalanche forecasts?

‘It’s sort of like a cat-and-mouse game with the snowpack’

March 1, 2023

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Can the next generation of scientists help solve our dust on snow problem?

Lewis College students travel to Coal Bank Pass to examine snowpack and study water resources

April 17, 2022

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Winter weather could bring feet of snow to parts of Southwest Colorado

Creek Pass could see up to 50 inches

February 21, 2022

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Two trucks carrying onions crash in matter of weeks on Coal Bank Pass

of first rig not surprised a second vehicle also lost control

December 18, 2021

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Colorado Department of Transportation examines winter driving in video series

Documentary-style shorts seek to raise awareness about being prepared

November 16, 2021

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Quick-moving storm blankets high country in new snow

has mostly moved out of region, meteorologist says

March 4, 2021

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Red Mountain Pass reopens after avalanche mitigation work

21-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 550 was closed for several hours

February 4, 2021

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Driver identified in last weekâ€™s fatal crash on U.S. Highway 550

say whiteout conditions played role in three-vehicle collision

January 25, 2021

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Winter weather disrupts travel, schools across Southwest Colorado

for snow remains until Tuesday evening

January 25, 2021

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Snowy weather leads to multiple accidents

weather advisory for La Plata County in effect until 8 p.m. today

December 12, 2020

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Aztec man dies after driving off Coal Bank Pass

Authorities say vehicle went 100 to 150 feet down rocky embankment

October 5, 2020

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Road work causes delays on U.S. Highway 550’s Molas Pass

performing routine maintenance Tuesday through Thursday

July 7, 2020

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Chain laws in effect for Southwest Colorado mountain passes

National Weather Service issues winter weather advisory until Tuesday night

February 3, 2020