Eastbound and westbound through lanes closed. At Oak Grove (1 mile west of the Montrose area) at Mile Point 86. Road closed expect delays due to traffic impacts. Comment: Closed due to downed tree.

Area: Montrose CountyExpires: Sep 19, 2026, 10:34 AM

ModerateWeatherNWS Grand Junction CO

Special Weather Statement

At 238 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fruita, or 9 miles northwest of Grand Junction, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Grand Junction, Fruita, and Redlands. This includes Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 20 and 24, and mile marker 26 and near mile marker 48.

Area: Garfield CountyExpires: Sep 19, 2026, 3:15 AM

ModerateRoadStatewideThe Slope

US-24W debris

Eastbound and westbound open. Between Cold Row Road and Washita Road (1 mile west of the Hartsel area) at Mile Point 237. The roadway is reopened to traffic.

Area: US-24WExpires: Sep 18, 2026, 10:34 PM

ModerateWeatherNWS Grand Junction CO

Special Weather Statement

At 529 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 23 miles south of Rangely, or 46 miles north of Grand Junction, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Rio Blanco County. This includes Colorado 139 between mile markers 54 and 55.

Area: Garfield CountyExpires: Sep 18, 2026, 6:00 PM

ModerateWeatherNWS Grand Junction CO

Special Weather Statement

At 229 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles north of Craig, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Moffat County. This includes Colorado 13 between mile markers 104 and 115.

Area: Moffat CountyExpires: Sep 18, 2026, 3:00 PM

ModerateWeatherNWS Grand Junction CO

Special Weather Statement

At 133 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Dinosaur, or 35 miles southeast of Vernal, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Dinosaur and Blue Mountain. This includes the following highways... U.S. Highway 40 in Colorado between mile markers 4 and 21. Colorado 64 between mile markers 1 and 3, and near mile marker 9.

Area: Garfield CountyExpires: Sep 18, 2026, 2:00 PM

ModerateRoadStatewideThe Slope

I-70E crash unknown

Eastbound and westbound open. At Exit 243: Hidden Valley (Idaho Springs) at Mile Point 243. The roadway is reopened to traffic.

Area: I-70EExpires: Sep 18, 2026, 2:04 PM

ModerateWeatherNWS Grand Junction CO

Special Weather Statement

At 1239 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 24 miles southwest of Dinosaur, or 35 miles south of Vernal, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Uintah County.

Area: Garfield CountyExpires: Sep 18, 2026, 1:15 PM

ModerateRoadStatewideThe Slope

I-70E vehicle fire

Eastbound and westbound open. Between US 6; US 6 / 6th Avenue and US 40; West Colfax Avenue (West Pleasant View) at Mile Point 261.3. The roadway is reopened to traffic.

Area: I-70EExpires: Sep 18, 2026, 1:49 PM

ModerateRoadThe Slope

US-550N mud slide

Northbound and southbound open. Between Forest Service Road 745 and Forest Service Road 166 (14 to 15 miles north of the Durango area) from Mile Point 40 to Mile Point 41. The roadway is reopened to traffic.

Area: La Plata CountyExpires: Sep 19, 2026, 7:49 AM

ModerateRoadStatewideThe Slope

I-70E vehicle fire

Eastbound and westbound open. Between US 40; West Colfax Avenue and Exit 263: Colorado Mills Parkway (near West Pleasant View) at Mile Point 262. The roadway is reopened to traffic.

Area: I-70EExpires: Sep 18, 2026, 2:49 AM

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