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November 1, 2026

Winter driving tips for Colorado's mountains

The traction law, chain stations and how to time I-70 traffic.

Know the traction law

When the traction law is active on I-70, vehicles need all-wheel drive, four-wheel drive or proper snow tires.

Beat the traffic

Head west before 7 AM on weekends and return before noon on Sundays to avoid the worst ski traffic.

Check conditions

Use COtrip.org for live road conditions and closures before you leave.