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. Our weekend travel forecast is updated every Thursday morning.
Weekend Travel Forecast: December 5th-7th
The winter ski and snowboard season has started as the calendar flips to December and the snow has been flying!
Snow begins late Friday night and continues through early Sunday morning. Impacts will not be as severe as high season as most resorts are operating with limited terrain.
To avoid the peak travel times, check out the weekend travel forecast below!
Friday WB – Moderate traffic will start to build around 1:00 p.m. and subside by 4:00 p.m. Slight delays of 10-15 minutes can be expected.
Saturday WB – Delays between 30-60 minutes will occur between 6:00 am and 11:00 am with the peak congestion between 7:00-10:00 am. Winter weather could dramatically impact these times.
Saturday EB – Delays up to an hour will begin as early as 1:00 pm and last until 8:00 pm peaking between 4:00-6:00, weather depending.
Sunday WB – No traffic related delays are expected.
Sunday EB – Congestion will result in consistent delays of over an hour beginning at 1:00 pm and lasting until 6:00 pm.
*The GoI70.com Travel Forecast is based on historical data, along with an estimation of how weather, construction, public events and other factors might impact
I-70 DAILY SNOW
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Update:
Snow on Friday. Heavy snow and difficult travel on Saturday and into Saturday night. Clearing on Sunday. Mild and dry conditions as we head into mid-December.
TIPS FOR I-70 MOUNTAIN TRAVEL
- Avoid the Peak Travel Times. If heading eastbound on Saturday or Sunday, plan to leave the mountains after 7:00 p.m. Check the weekend and holiday Travel Forecast.
- Check the road and traffic conditions before you travel.
- Check out the Peak Time Deals local businesses offer to help you avoid peak travel times.
- Spend a Sunday night in the mountains and head to work or school early Monday morning.
- Prepare for I-70 mountain driving conditions. Know the Colorado Traction Law.
- Create or join a carpool with the TreadShare App.
- Consider taking a bus, train, van to the mountains and leave the driving to someone else.
IMPORTANT INFO TO KNOW
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 at the top of this page, posted each Thursday. Below is additional information to know prior to your travels:
Weather, Road Conditions & Accidents 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 is in effect Sept. 1-May 31, regardless of current weather conditions. Learn if your tires meet the Traction Law specifications here.
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. Order the pass at ExpressToll.com.
Holiday Weekends – When a national holiday falls on a Monday, you can count on Monday afternoon eastbound traffic similar to a typical Sunday pattern, but with higher volume.
Metering – Traffic metering goes into effect during very high-volume times at the Eisenhower Johnson Tunnel on the eastbound approach. Metering controls the flow of traffic eastbound towards the Eisenhower Tunnel so traffic does not back up in the tunnel, causing potential safety issues.
