Coal Bank Pass

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Coal Bank, Molas, Red Mountain passes reopen Saturday

to 20 inches of snow reported in southern San Juan Mountains, avalanche danger ‘considerable’

December 28, 2019

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Large boulder falls onto U.S. Highway 550 near Coal Bank Pass

Incident a reminder for drivers to be alert on mountain passes

December 10, 2019

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Truck rolls, catches fire near Cascade Creek north of Durango

team responds for fuel spill

August 23, 2019

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Sure, it’s a little snowy now, but cyclists will have better weather Saturday

a stormy week, skies will part

May 23, 2019

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CDOT warns about undetonated bombs from avalanche mitigation

were in rugged terrain, but CDOT says public should be aware

April 19, 2019

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Several mountain passes closed Friday morning in Southwest Colorado

Molas Pass south of Silverton was closed Friday morning while crews did avalanche mitigation. Other area passes were closed as…

March 15, 2019

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Mountain passes begin to reopen Wednesday in Southwest Colorado

could bring 1 to 2 feet of snow in high country

March 13, 2019

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Storm plays havoc with roads, triggers avalanches at Telluride

laws in effect; more snow expected

February 18, 2019

Pine River Times news

More snow expected Tuesday; Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio schools cancel classes

National Weather Service says another system slated to hit Thursday

February 18, 2019

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Two backcountry skiers rescued on Coal Bank Pass

Man, woman became disoriented in storm, spent night in high country

February 15, 2019

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Mitigating avalanches no easy task on San Juan Skyway

Durango to Ouray, nearly 100 snowslide paths could hit highway

February 13, 2019

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Travel advisories take effect as storm enters Southwest Colorado

Restrictions on Coal Bank, Molas and Red Mountain passes

January 21, 2019

Outdoors

Alpine passage connects Molas to Coal Bank

wildflower season has hit in the high country

July 27, 2018

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Silverton tow truck driver recounts plunge off mountain pass

‘I knew I was going over the edge, so I steered into it’

May 10, 2018

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Rollover crash near base of Coal Bank Pass closes U.S. Highway 550 early Friday

abandoned vehicle in middle of the road

January 5, 2018

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Weather advisory: Up to 14 inches of snow in the mountains

includes passes in northwest, southwest San Juans

October 29, 2017

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Travel conditions treacherous as heavy snow continues

Predicted snow totals range from 6 to 20 inches

February 27, 2017

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UPDATE: And the chain laws are back for Coal Bank, Molas passes

weather advisory issued through Wednesday

February 6, 2017

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Molas, Coal Bank passes break snowfall record

Mountain Pass reopens after 3-day closure

January 25, 2017

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Highway 550 mountain passes stay closed overnight Saturday

Head reopened Saturday afternoon

January 14, 2017

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Red Mountain and Wolf Creek passes closed

temps leave Durango soaked

January 5, 2017

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Passes near Durango experiencing wintry conditions

Bank, Molas requiring snow tires, chains or four-wheel drive

December 13, 2016

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Vehicle crash on Coal Bank Pass temporarily closes lane on Highway 550

Traffic was alternating through a single lane at mile marker 58, but both lanes were clear just before 11 a.m.,…

October 9, 2016

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Speed a factor in fatal motorcycle crash

going downhill from Coal Bank Pass

June 27, 2016