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UPDATE: Westbound I-70 at Georgetown reopens

GEORGETOWN, Colo. (KDVR) — Westbound Interstate 70 has reopened at Georgetown after being closed since about 4 p.m.

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The Colorado Department of Transportation closed westbound Interstate 70 at Georgetown due to “adverse conditions” around 4 p.m. on Saturday.

CSP Eagle also tweeted, “Passenger cars may utilize HWY 9 and HWY 40 as alternate route. Adverse conditions may exist in those areas, so please use caution!”

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Stalled cars and semis in whiteout conditions along I-70 WB near the tunnel., video from Rachel Skytta

CDOT does not have an estimated time the interstate will reopen.

CDOT camera WB I-70 0.9mi E of 15th St

Recent video from FOX31’s Rachel Skytta shows blowing snow and whiteout conditions at Loveland Ski Area.

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Poor weather conditions with heavy snow and high winds have caused several traffic issues. Eastbound I-70 closed earlier Saturday afternoon due to adverse conditions.

CDOT Cam 1.7 mi E of Georgetown Int