Rabbit Ears Pass reopens following storm closure
5 p.m. update: The Grand County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Rabbit Ears Pass has reopened after closing due to winter storm conditions earlier Sunday.
Waiting traffic has been cleared from the closure.
Original: Rabbit Ears Pass is closed from mile marker 139 to mile marker 184 due to high winds and snow.
Routt County Communications said in 2:45 p.m. tweet that the closure will last for an undetermined amount of time. Those needing to travel over the pass are encouraged to stay put until it is safe to drive.
Routt County Communications will send an alert when the pass has reopened.
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