Molas Pass

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Snowboarder declines treatment after injury on Molas Pass

Injuries not as serious as first reported, emergency officials say

April 26, 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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Deputy shot in high-speed car chase expected to fully recover

Juan County sheriff says bullet came close to a potentially fatal injury

April 4, 2019

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Fort Lewis College student rolls SUV on Molas Pass

Bridgett Gantt hiked to safety after tumbling 8-10 times

April 1, 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

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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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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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Mix of snow and rain soak Southwest Colorado

Warmer-than-expected temperatures limit snowfall; chain laws lifted

October 31, 2017

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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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Smooth sailing on Molas Pass with completion of crib wall

Project marks the close of three seasons of highway work

October 12, 2017

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Molas Pass road work on track for October completion

urges safety through construction zone this weekend

August 8, 2017

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Silverton man encounters lynx on Molas Pass

shows tuft-eared cat sauntering across U.S. Highway 550

March 2, 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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Motorist has rare lynx encounter on Molas Pass

Elusive animals do well in San Juan Mountains

December 21, 2016

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Passes near Durango experiencing wintry conditions

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

December 13, 2016