Snowstorm causes multi-vehicle crash on I-70 in Colorado
A late-season snowstorm brought high winds and heavy snow to the Rockies on Friday, April 18, 2025, creating dangerous travel conditions, causing flight delays, and disrupting sporting events scheduled in the region.
Tow companies taking vehicles that spun out on the I-70 on Friday, April 18, 2025. Image credit: CDOT
Part of the eastbound I-70 between Golden and Silverthorne was closed on Friday, April 18, after a multi-vehicle crash caused by several vehicles spinning out on icy roads.
The crash occurred at mile marker 215.5, just east of the Eisenhower Tunnel, resulting in the closure of the tunnel.
The route was reopened later the same day after tow companies removed the crashed vehicles, clearing the way for motorists.
The baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Colorado Rockies, scheduled for Friday night, was postponed to Sunday, April 20, due to severe weather conditions. The game between the two teams, scheduled for Saturday, April 19, was also delayed by one hour.
Air travel was also disrupted by the wintry weather, with 748 flight delays reported at Denver International Airport on Friday, according to FlightAware.
Let it snow, let it snow. pic.twitter.com/N6xaTxekuo
— Steppenwolf (@stevemoore926) April 18, 2025
Areas around Denver recorded 18 to 20 cm (7 to 8 inches) of snow by Friday morning. Meanwhile, higher elevations in Colorado, including the Loveland and Arapahoe Passes, received more than 38 cm (15 inches) of snow by late Friday night.
References:
1 Snowfall reports from the last 24 hours – NWS – Accessed at 13:30 UTC on April 19, 2025
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