Red Mountain Pass reopens after mudslides U.S. Highway 550 was closed about one hour, 45 minutes July 27, 2020
It might be dry in town, but San Juan Mountains receive steady snowstorms Purgatory Resort reported 11 inches in four days; more to come February 7, 2020
Chain laws in effect for Southwest Colorado mountain passes National Weather Service issues winter weather advisory until Tuesday night February 3, 2020
Ice breaks off Red Mountain Pass, totals car Durango couple driving toward Silverton were not seriously injured January 30, 2020
Update: Crashes, avalanche danger prompt closure of Red Mountain Pass closes Red Mountain Pass between Silverton and Ouray indefinitely December 27, 2019
Two more snow systems expected by Sunday Thanksgiving storm set ‘perfect recipe’ for slides in the San Juans December 5, 2019
Man dies driving off Red Mountain Pass Authorities say 22-year-old driver failed to negotiate turn August 20, 2019
Local News CDOT warns about undetonated bombs from avalanche mitigation were in rugged terrain, but CDOT says public should be aware April 19, 2019
Local News Video: Flyover shows Red Mountain Pass buried by heavy snow, avalanches U.S. Highway 550 north of Silverton was closed for 19 days in March March 28, 2019
Red Mountain Pass reopens after 20 days remains icy and snowpacked at higher elevations March 22, 2019
Local News Red Mountain Pass could be closed for another two weeks crews working around the clock to reopen road March 18, 2019
Local News Storm heads to Southwest Colorado; Red Mountain Pass remains closed Avalanche danger remains ‘considerable’ March 10, 2019
Local News Red Mountain pass may open next week U.S. Highway 550 north of Durango has been closed since Sunday March 9, 2019
Avalanche threat increases; Red Mountain Pass closed this weekend slabs up to 40 feet deep cover section of U.S. 550 March 7, 2019
Local News CDOT awarded $1.25 million for Red Mountain Pass work slides buried highway in 4 to 10 feet of mud and rock February 7, 2019
Local News Misjudgments led to fatal avalanche on Red Mountain Pass, report says A combination of factors contributed to Red Mountain Pass death January 17, 2019
Drivers can expect lengthy closures Tuesday on Red Mountain, Wolf Creek passes Purgatory Resort reporting 12 inches of new snow January 7, 2019
Local News Fatal avalanche involved students with Silverton Avalanche School backcountry skiers taking part in safety course were caught, one died January 7, 2019
Local News Car goes off Red Mountain Pass on Wednesday Occupants spend two hours in freezing temperatures December 27, 2018
Red Mountain Pass reopens after crash recovery 83-year-old man plunged 600 feet off U.S. Highway 550 December 19, 2018
Lengthy closures expected next week on Red Mountain Pass to repair cliff wall netting resulting in 4-hour delays October 8, 2018
Local News Red Mountain Pass reopens after rock slides Highway crews assessing damage from Sunday’s weather event July 9, 2018
Local News Car almost drops off Red Mountain Pass inches away from plunging hundreds of feet May 21, 2018
Local News Report: Avalanche victim drifted into gully he intended to avoid Palmer, 27, was buried in snow Jan. 21 near Red Mountain Pass January 30, 2018
