Winter forces brief closure of Independence Pass
Independence Pass is back open after a return of wintery weather forced its brief closure early this morning.
High winds and drifting snow, along with disabled vehicles blocking the road, forced the closure shortly before 5 a.m., according to the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Department. The Colorado Department of Transportation had the pass back open at 5:40 a.m.
Cold rain that fell in Aspen for much of the weekend turned to snow Sunday night at higher elevations.
The 12,095-foot pass east of Aspen is a popular recreational destination and shortcut to points south and east, including Denver. Only open in the summer and fall, it opened shortly before Memorial Day weekend.
WineInk: Wine at Food & Wine
It may seem like it’s a bit early to be thinking about the premier summer event in Aspen, after all we are still skiing on fresh snow on all four mountains. But the 40th Anniversary of the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen is not that far away. This year’s Classic takes place June 16-18 which is just two turns of the pages of the calendar. The event sold out quickly and an exciting lineup featuring the best of the food and wine world has already been announced.
