US 550 Red Mountain Pass is closed due to a rockfall
Ouray and San Juan Counties — US 550 Red Mountain Pass is closed between Silverton and Ouray due to a rockfall. The boulder will require downsizing in order to remove it from the highway. Crews will begin work at first light, Wednesday morning. …
Ridgway man who died in avalanche near Red Mountain Pass …
1 day ago · Donald Moden Jr., who was 57 and a one-time member of the Ouray Mountain Rescue team, was killed in an area known as “Bollywood” east of U.S. 550 off Red Mountain Pass, the Ouray County coroner told the Ouray County Plaindealer. CAIC officials say the avalanche was 800-feet wide and traveled 400 vertical feet.
CAIC Full Report From Red Mountain Pass, CO, Avalanche …
Jan 15, 2025 · The Colorado Avalanche Information Center’s (CAIC) forecast for the area around Red Mountain Pass for January 7, 2025, rated the avalanche danger at Moderate (Level 2 of 5) at all elevations. The primary problem was Persistent Slab avalanches on west through northeast to southeast aspects above treeline and west through northeast to east near ...
Red Mountain Pass closing on New Year’s Eve
Dec 30, 2024 · OURAY COUNTY, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Transportation announced that U.S. Highway 550 Red Mountain Pass will close at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, as CDOT will perform winter maintenance...
Cause of Deadly Colorado Avalanche Uncovered - powder.com
Jan 16, 2025 · A skier was killed in an avalanche on January 7, 2025 on Red Mountain Pass in Colorado. Following the accident, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) has released a full investigation and accident report via both their website and social media.
Rockfall closes US 550 Red Mountain Pass in southwest Colorado
Nov 13, 2024 · U.S. 550 Red Mountain Pass, the summit of the Millon Dollar Highway in southwest Colorado, will be closed for an extended period of time.
Ridgway man killed in avalanche - News
A Ridgway man who was backcountry skiing near Red Mountain Pass was killed after being buried by an avalanche on Tuesday. Ouray County Coroner Glenn Boyd identified the victim as 57-year-old Donald Moden Jr. An autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death is pending. Moden’s death is the first reported avalanche fatality of this winter season in Colorado. Tuesday’s avalanche was the ...
Red Mountain Pass closed due to rockfall | WesternSlopeNow.com
Nov 13, 2024 · OURAY COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) – U.S. 550 Red Mountain Pass is closed between Silverton and Ouray due to a rockfall, the Colorado Department of Transportation said in a press release.
Backcountry skier killed in avalanche in Colorado's San Juan …
Jan 8, 2025 · A backcountry skier was caught, buried and killed Tuesday in an avalanche near Red Mountain Pass in southern Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, officials said.
Boulder in road closes US 550 at Colorado's Red Mountain Pass - 9news.com
Nov 13, 2024 · OURAY COUNTY, Colo. — Colorado's Million Dollar Highway was closed Wednesday morning after a boulder fell onto the road. U.S. 550 Red Mountain Pass was closed between Silverton and Ouray at...
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