As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, drivers should anticipate adverse winter weather conditions particularly in the mountains and higher elevations across the state over the next few days. Motorists should use COtrip.org or the COtrip Planner app to view road conditions, closures and cameras across the state to plan their travels.

Drivers should consider adjusting travel times to avoid heaviest periods of snowfall, and make sure to be prepared for possible conditions when heading out on the road.

Travel could be challenging with a snowstorm expected to impact the mountains Monday night through Wednesday. Snow accumulations of one to two feet are expected in mountain passes with the hardest hit area in southwest Colorado. Motorists should be prepared for adverse travel conditions on the I-70 Mountain Corridor. Light snow is expected for the Denver area and other locations along the Front Range, with heavier snow impacts along the western foothills and the Palmer Divide.

The Colorado Department of Transportation is advising motorists to be prepared:

• If possible, avoid or limit driving during the brunt of the storm; it is expected to let up before the holiday.
• If you plan to travel, know before you go by checking out the latest weather conditions and visiting COtrip.org and the COtrip Planner app for road conditions.
• Make sure your vehicle is winter ready with the appropriate tires for the weather and have a snow emergency kit, including ice scraper- snow brush, coat, gloves, hat, boots, portable shovel, battery, booster cables, cell phone charger, water, non-perishable food, extra blankets and a tow strap.
• When traveling, take it slow, no sudden stops and leave plenty of following distance.
• Give plows space! Stay back three to four car lengths from snow plows. Don’t pass plows on the right.