DENVER — A fast-moving storm moved through the Denver metro area Friday evening, making for a messy commute.
As of 5 p.m. the National Weather Service (NWS) was already reporting 1.6 inches at Denver International Airport, but considerably more in other places. There were reports of 3 to 4 inches in downtown Denver, and 5 inches at NWS' office in Boulder.
The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) said "numerous" vehicles were stuck on Floyd Hill on Interstate 70, and that there were multiple crashes on US 6 in Clear Creek Canyon.
CSP said drivers should not take any back roads suggested by GPS.
Keep up with the latest road conditions here:
Colorado chain and traction laws
CDOT urged travelers to be aware of chain and traction law codes before heading out on the roadway:
- Code 18/Commercial Chain Law: Commercial vehicles and trucks must have chains. Vehicles without chains can often lose traction, causing traffic delays and sometimes road closures. For the safety of the traveling public, it's critical to use chains to comply with Colorado's chain law.
- Code 15/Passenger Traction Law: All passenger vehicles must have appropriate all-weather tires with 3/16-inch depth. Vehicles must have one of the following: winter tires, tires with mud/snow (M+S) designation, chains or alternative traction devices such as an autosock. 4WD and AWD vehicles must have winter tires or all-weather tires.
- Code 16/Passenger Chain Law: All passenger vehicles need chains, except for 4WD and AWD vehicles with all-weather tires with 3/16-inch tread depth.
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