Park County’s weather can change very rapidly. From sunshine one minute to blowing snow with no visibility in just a few minutes. It is not unusual to get ground blizzards with winds up to 70+ mph. Sometimes we experience a high travel volume as the highway is a designated alternate route during closures of I70. Additionally watch for wildlife on the roads as we have a very large population of elk, deer, antelope and a growing moose population. Be prepared for our tricky and sometimes dangerous winter driving conditions. Always check COTrip.org before making the drive up.
Below are a few tips that will help you to be a safer driver during the winter: Please note that 4 wheel drive vehicles do not stop faster on ice or snow than 2 wheel
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