Raton pass weather update

Most of the I corridor was spared this round. As for major highways, the Raton Saturday night, a back door cold front will bring light snow across northeast and east central New Mexico. Low visibility and slick road The Colorado Department of Transportation closed Interstate 25 from the New Mexico border at Raton Pass all the way to Pueblo due to heavy snow and winter weather conditions Friday morning.

Low visibility and slick road conditions have caused several crashes. Here's a camera view just north of Raton Pass. Heavy snow continues to lift up from New Mexico pic. At about noon, snow started to stick along the shoulder on the I bridge over Low near 20F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Sunny skies.

High 54F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. A mostly clear sky. Low 21F. A few clouds from time to time. High 53F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. A few clouds overnight. Low 27F. Intervals of clouds and sunshine.

Partly cloudy skies. Low 23F. Partly cloudy. High 46F. Low 24F. High 44F. Mostly clear skies. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. High 49F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Mostly sunny skies. Low 19F. High near 45F. A few clouds. Sunshine and some clouds. Description: Alert - Roads are snow packed and icy in spots.

Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route as travel is not advised. Driving Lane closed. Speed reduced to 55mph through the work zone. All work will be performed daily from 7am to 7pm. Title: Alert, I 40 eastbound from mile marker , 15 miles west of Albuquerque to mile marker , 5 miles west of Albuquerque. Expect major delays, Reduce speed and proceed with caution in this area. Title: Roadwork, NM 94 from mile marker 18 Mora to mile marker Left lane and left shoulder closed.

Contractor's work hours are 7a-7pm daily. Title: I Left lane closed. All work will be performed today until pm. Please drive with caution, reduce speed, and obey all posted traffic signs.

Title: Roadwork, NM from mile marker 16 to mile marker Contractor has finalized bridge construction located in Arrey and Caballo. All diversions have been removed and NM is open to the traffic. Contractor will continue to be in the area to finalize project construction.

Title: Roadwork, NM 68 northbound and southbound from mile marker 4 to mile marker This project is scheduled for completion in the summer of There will be lane closures and traffic switches during this time as construction progresses. Title: Alert, NM from mile marker 0 to mile marker 8. Motorists should expect a right lane closure with traffic control.

Please use caution, reduce speed and watch for all personnel and equipment in the area. Title: Fair Driving, NM 15 from mile marker 14 to mile marker Description: Fair Driving Conditions - Roads are icy in spots.

NM 15 has icy spots, please drive with caution, and reduce speed limits in icy areas. Title: Roadwork, I 40 from mile marker , 27 miles east of Grants to mile marker , Mesita Interchange.

Eastbound traffic is reduced to one lane. All work will be performed Monday through Friday 7am-6pm. Title: Roadwork, I 25 from mile marker 34, 7 miles south of Hatch to mile marker 39, 2 miles south of Hatch. Contractor will be continuing a roadway reconstruction project on I north of Las Cruces. A detour crossover will be in place, all traffic will be shifted into the southbound lanes utilizing crossover detour and barrier wall separation.

The Rincon, exit 35 northbound on and off ramps will be closed, southbound exit is open, follow detour signage. This closure is expected for the next three months. Hours of operation will be from 7 a. Motorists travelling eastbound on NM 74 will only be able to make a right turn onto southbound NM Motorists wishing to travel northbound on NM 68 will have to use the cross over lanes 1 mile south of NM Also, motorists travelling northbound on NM 68 will have to use the crossover lane 1 mile north of NM Motorists travelling southbound on NM 68 will have normal access to NM Please obey all posted speed limits in the roadwork zone.

Title: Alert, US 82 at mile marker 16 Cloudcroft. Title: Roadwork, NM 53 at mile marker Speed reduced to 25mph through the work zone. Follow detour signs. Title: Roadwork, US from mile marker 72, 6 miles east of Carrizozo to mile marker 74, 8 miles east of Carrizozo. Motorists should obey all construction signing and watch for construction personnel and equipment. Project is scheduled to be finished in Fall of Motorists can expect a one lane closure with pilot car.

Please proceed with caution, obey all posted signs and watch for all personnel and equipment. This Project is working days. Expected completion date is to be determined at a future date. Be aware of multiple construction operations taking place throughout the construction corridor. Description: Difficult Driving Conditions - Roads are snow packed and icy. Drive with caution. Please stay behind snowplows at least 50 feet. The project is expected to last working days and will include the replacement of the bridge joint seals, slope stabilization, drainage improvements and the installation of an epoxy urethane deck overlay, among many other improvements.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane across the bridge, and mobile traffic control devices will be in operation 24 hours a day to allow the public to safely proceed through the work zone. Motorists are advised to expect delays through the area and to plan accordingly. No speed restrictions. Seeding and cleanup throughout project are still ongoing. Expected completion is the beginning of January Final inspection walkthrough will be held on January 12, Project is scheduled to be finished in Winter of The contractor will continue to work on a list of final required construction activities.