Local & Regional Travel Alerts
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Check this page before your visit to learn about current travel alerts, including Colorado road conditions, road closures and health safety information.
Check this page before your visit to learn about current travel alerts, including Colorado road conditions, road closures and health safety information.
A section of Highway 50 between Gunnison and Montrose is currently under construction. The area is called Little Blue Creek Canyon and is located between mile markers 123 and 127. The road is closed during certain times of the day and night. Learn more on the U.S. 50 Little Blue Creek Improvements website.
Since winter conditions are frequent in the Rocky Mountains, it’s a good idea to research your route before hitting the road. COTrip offers live updates, traffic reports and webcams on road conditions across Colorado. Information on seasonal road closures, including Cottonwood Pass, Schofield Pass and Kebler Pass, can also be found on COTrip.
Visit our webcams page to see current weather conditions in Gunnison, Almont and Crested Butte.
Planning to backcountry ski while you’re in Gunnison Crested Butte this winter? Be sure to check out the avalanche forecast from the Crested Butte Avalanche Center. Visit CBAC’s website for more information.
Did you know Colorado has a law about traction requirements for your vehicle’s tires? View the PDFs below to learn more about how to drive safely in winter conditions and how to prepare your vehicle for snowy roads.
Like most of the Rocky Mountain region, the Gunnison Valley is prone to wildfires. Check the West Slope Fire Information website to learn about fire restrictions, current wildfires and more.
To learn more about local public health orders, testing information and more, visit the Gunnison County coronavirus information website.