Planning a trip through I-70 Vail Pass? Stay informed about the latest weather conditions and traffic updates to ensure a safe and delay-free journey. Here's a detailed forecast to help you plan your travels.
Current Weather and Forecast
Today
Snow showers are likely, mainly before 1pm. Areas of blowing snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and cold, with a high near 10°F. Wind chill values as low as -25°F. Expect blustery conditions with a west northwest wind of 15 to 20 mph, gusting as high as 45 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%, with total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -3°F. Wind chill values as low as -15°F. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 24°F. Wind chill values as low as -15°F. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6°F. West wind around 5 mph.
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Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 31°F. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11°F.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 32°F.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14°F.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 36°F.
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Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18°F.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30°F.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16°F.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 27°F.
Extended Forecast
- Day: Some clouds this morning will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon. High near 25F. Sunset 4:49 pm
- Night: Clear skies. Low near 5F.
- Day: A mainly sunny sky. High around 35F. Sunset 4:50 pm
- Night: Clear. Low 13F.
- Day: Sunny skies. High 43F. Sunset 4:50 pm
- Night: Clear skies. Low 19F.
- Day: Sunshine and clouds mixed. High around 45F. Sunset 4:51 pm
- Night: Mainly cloudy. Low 23F.
- Day: A mix of light rain and snow later in the day. High 43F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset 4:52 pm
- Night: Variable clouds with snow showers. Low 28F. Winds light and variable. Chance of snow 50%.
- Day: Snow showers early becoming more scattered later. High 41F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Mostly cloudy with snow showers around in the evening. Low 27F. Winds light and variable.
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- Day: Partly cloudy skies. High 42F. Sunset 4:54 pm
- Night: A few clouds. Low around 25F.
- Day: Sunshine and clouds mixed. High around 40F.
Mostly cloudy skies with a few snow showers late. Low around 25F. Winds light and variable.
- Day: Mostly cloudy. Snow showers around in the afternoon. High 38F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Sunset 4:55 pm
- Night: Variable clouds with snow showers or flurries. Low 22F. Winds light and variable. Chance of snow 50%.
- Day: Occasional snow showers. High 38F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 40%. Sunset 4:56 pm
- Night: A few clouds from time to time. Low near 20F.
- Day: Mainly cloudy. High 36F. Sunset 4:57 pm
- Night: Mostly cloudy. Low 19F.
- Day: Morning fog, then mostly cloudy in the afternoon. High 37F. Sunset 4:58 pm
- Night: A few clouds. Low 18F.
- Day: Some sun in the morning with increasing clouds during the afternoon. High 37F. Sunset 4:59 pm
- Night: Partly cloudy skies. Low near 20F.
- Day: Areas of fog. High 38F. Sunset 5:00 pm
- Night: Areas of fog. Low around 20F.
- Day: Foggy early, then partly cloudy later in the day. High 39F. Sunset 5:01 pm
- Night: Partly cloudy skies. Low around 20F.
I-70 Traffic Forecast
I-70 traffic is quite predictable unless affected by weather or accidents. Plan to avoid peak travel times and enjoy a delay-free trip along I-70.
Snow showers are forecasted to begin mid-day Saturday and taper off by mid-day Sunday which could impact travel.
Here’s what to expect:
- Saturday WB - No traffic related delays are anticipated. Mid-day snow could contribute to longer than anticipated delays.
- Saturday EB - In two of the last three years there were delays of 15 minutes between 2:00-8:00 pm.
- Sunday WB - No traffic related delays are expected.
- Sunday EB - Congestion could result in slight delays of 15-30 minutes beginning at 2:00 pm and lasting until 6:00 pm.
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Tips for Avoiding Delays
With just a bit of planning, travelers can enjoy More Mountains, Less Traffic. The heaviest volumes on the I-70 mountain corridor occur around the holidays and on weekends in January and February, but plan for weekend traffic during the entire ski season.
- Check the detailed weekend Travel Forecast: Review the forecast, posted each Thursday.
- Weather, Road Conditions & Accidents: These are impossible to predict and can escalate the level and duration of delays dramatically. Check CDOT’s CoTrip.org before you travel.
- Colorado’s Traction Law: This is in effect Sept. 1-May 31, regardless of current weather conditions. Learn if your tires meet the Traction Law specifications here.
- Mountain Express Lanes: The Mountain Express Lanes are open on the weekends and holidays to provide a faster and more reliable travel time between Denver and the mountains. Get the Express Toll pass to pay the posted toll rate. Those without a pass will be billed the posted rate plus a service charge.