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Whiteout conditions close I-70 between Limon and Burlington

LIMON, Colo. (KDVR) — Update 2 p.m.: I-70 westbound between exit 438 and exit 361 is back open.

Update 5 p.m.: I-70 eastbound is back open.

Interstate 70 is shut down in both directions from Limon to Burlington as whiteout conditions cause multiple crashes.

Colorado State Patrol reported a crash between a semi-truck and a Ford sedan at mile point 395 at 10 a.m. causing the right lane to be blocked.

As whiteout conditions continued, CSP announced the shut down of I-70 in both directions of the 77 mile stretch between Limon and Burlington.

I-70 from Limon to Burlington is closed due to whiteout conditions

Sunday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day as temperatures stay in the 20s producing slick and icy roads. CSP urges drivers to take it slow today, and stay home if possible.