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Duck Pond Fire. BLM has asked that the public use caution as crews continue to work in the area due to smoldering and hot spots. The area remains closed to the public. Please do not attempt to visit the burn area.
Just got word from Sheriff Van Beek "that all Pre-evac orders for the Duck Pond Fire are rescinded and that the closures on Hwy 6 for the Duck Pond Fire will be removed at 1900 this evening--Monday, April 18."
Vail Police are actively investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian accident on the east side P1 level of the Lionshead parking structure. This investigation remains active and ongoing. Learn more: vailgov.com/Home/Components/…
Wildfires have impacted Xcel Energy’s natural gas infrastructure supporting Summit County and Grand County. The company is putting in place periodic outages in some counties and asking Summit and Grand County customers to help conserve natural gas. spr.ly/6016JNAMY
Public Assistance needed! Several cars were broken into on 12/16 at Timber Ridge Apartments where multiple credit cards were stolen and used shortly after. Please follow the link to help ID the vehicle or suspects.
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Public Health Advisory due to sharp increase of COVID-19 in Eagle County. Testing capacity is limited at this time. Wear a mask. Get vaccinated. Stay home if sick.
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⚠️ Heads up! A significant winter storm is on the way Thursday into Friday. The potential for 6 inches or more of snow is high across most of our mountains with 12 inches or more possible as well. Be prepared for possibly significant travel impacts! #UTwx#COwx ❄️
Troopers are stopping RECKLESS drivers through the mountain passes. We want everyone to get to their destinations safely on this busy travel day. Please SLOW DOWN and maintain a safe following distance! If not, you may meet one of our Troopers!
#SlowYourRoll#SpeedKills#OFPY
Today @GovofCO proclaimed Nov. 8-14 as Crash Responder Safety Week. This week recognizes the commitment of all first responders, law enforcement officers, emergency medical personnel, and tow operators who conduct life-saving operations at the roadside. #crsw2021#MoveOver
Temps today will be 10-15 degrees below average, with sunshine for much of the region. Northern and Central mountains will see lingering low clouds and snow showers today though. Temps warm to near normal by the weekend with high pressure building in. #cowx#utwx
First snow storm of the season is on track to produce widespread showers through Wed. High temps drop 15 to 20 degrees below seasonal norms today & frigid low temps in the forecast leave susceptible valleys on the hinge of a season ending hard freeze by the end of the week. 🥶🥶
7/24/21- Smoke in area is from out-of-state wildfires;
Use fire.airnow.gov for real-time air quality data, and visit Eagle County’s Public Health and Wildfires webpage for more information about protecting yourself from the impacts of wildfires.