The avalanche struck at 9 a.m. in Ten Mile Canyon, situated between Frisco and Copper Mountain, as reported by the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. In the video footage, cars can be seen navigating along roads already covered in snow, while the avalanche looms in the distance. The whiteout conditions led to hazardous travel across much of the northern region of Colorado, as highlighted by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). By Monday afternoon, sections of westbound I-70 had to be shut down in the mountain corridor due to slippery roads, high volumes of traffic, and reduced visibility caused by the whiteout conditions.
Avalanches pose significant dangers, and it’s crucial to know what to do if one is approaching. Drivers traveling along I-70 witnessed an avalanche on Monday morning on a mountain adjacent to the highway. The Avalanche Warning remains in effect until Tuesday evening, with the National Weather Service (NWS) warning that large, naturally occurring avalanches could occur during this period.
Original Article Source: Video: Scary moment avalanche strikes near Colorado interstate as winter weather hits Rockies
