What You Need To Know About Colorado’s New I-70 Traction Law Colorado’s New I -70 Traction Law has updated the requirements for vehicles driving on state highways during winter months. The new law, which went into effect on August 2nd, 2019 states that during an active Traction Law (also known as a Code 15), motorists must have either snow tires, tires with the mud/snow designation, or a four-wheel/all-wheel-drive vehicle. Related: New […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 30, 2019 3 Comments
Severe Weather: Watch For Snow Squall Warnings This Winter The National Weather Service is rolling out a new severe weather alert that warns of intense, but short periods of snowfall and wind resulting in reduced visibility called snow squalls. Related: New NOAA App Brings Cool Earth and Space Animations to Your Phone Snow squalls are quick bursts of intense snow accompanied by strong, gusty winds. They’re typically short-lived, lasting […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 25, 2019 0 Comments
Denver’s Traffic Congestion Is Only Getting Worse, Study Predicts The amount of time spent in Denver traffic jams is expected to double over the next 20 years, according to an annual report on roadway congestion from the Denver Regional Council of Governments. This is bad news for Denver-area skiers who frequently travel to ski resorts along the I-70 corridor, one of Colorado’s most driven highways and home to many […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 18, 2019 6 Comments
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Traffic on Colorado’s I-70 Finally Leads to Ski Area Bus Service from Denver Interstate 70 notoriously has terrible traffic. Weekend Warriors heading to Vail Resorts from Denver, Colorado are known for clogging up the highway. Friday evening and Saturday morning have the worst traffic, especially during a storm. In a strong snow year like this winter, I-70 is riddled with delays from car wrecks and avalanches. Some of the avalanches even reached the […] Industry News Joseph Phillips | July 31, 2019 3 Comments
I-70 Congestion Means Skiers and Snowboarders Make Fewer Trips to the Mountains | 45% Avoid Weekends Altogether A new study by the I-70 Coalition has found that skiers and snowboarders are choosing to make fewer trips to the mountains due to congestion on Interstate 70, reports Vail Daily. This winter the nonprofit organization sponsored a research study to learn how frequent I-70 travelers deal with weekend congestion, along with a number of other topics. Related: Denver to Vail […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 5, 2019 0 Comments
CDOT Unveils Plan for Vehicle Conveyor on EB I-70 at Eisenhower Tunnel CDOT unveiled their intention to move forward with a newly proposed plan to help relieve congestion of weekend traffic around the I-70 corridor. The plan includes installation of a vehicular conveyor in the right lane on eastbound I-70 in the final four-mile approach to the tunnel. This stretch of highway is notorious for major backups due to ill-equipped motorists attempting […] Industry News Jon Roubik | April 1, 2019 8 Comments
After this Season’s Record Crowds Jackson Hole, WY Having to Rethink Traffic Management For the past 20-years, efforts to reduce traffic on the route to Teton Village near Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY have been largely successful according to a new report. But record-breaking crowds, vehicles, and full buses and parking lots this season may force the resort to rethink and make changes for next season. Related: Jackson Hole’s President Admits Overcrowding Problem in […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 28, 2019 3 Comments
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