By Blaine Howerton | North Forty News
The morning drive in Northern Colorado was treacherous on October 27, while a Winter Storm Warning was issued for the Colorado Mountains.
Black ice on I-25 led to a rollover north of Wellington just after 8 am.
I25 remained open, and emergency crews got people out of an overturned SUV.
There was no snow along the interstate. However, CDOT crews were tending to a slippery highway during treacherous conditions. Up to 24 inches of snow is expected in places in the Colorado mountains.
Traffic speeds on I-25 were reduced to about 30 miles an hour for miles while traffic slowly coasted down the slippery highway.
As of 8 am, I-25 North remains open. There were no significant closures in Colorado.
In Fort Collins on Friday, the high is forecasted to be 47 degrees. On Saturday, the forecast calls for a high of 32 and a low of 22 degrees.
In Livermore (near Read Feather Lakes) on Friday, 1-3 inches of snow is expected, with a high of 43 and a low of 23.
Statewide, a winter storm warning has been issued for most of the Colorado Mountains, including Red Feather Lakes and Estes Park in Northern Colorado.
Issued by Denver/Boulder – CO, US, National Weather Service
Officials warn homeowners to ensure their home irrigation systems are shut off and drained. Be ready for winter conditions!
Get the latest information about the roads at COtrip.org.