"Colorado Officials Grapple with Indefinite Berthoud Pass Closure Amid Winter Weather and Road Conditions"

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has no estimated time for reopening Berthoud Pass after an avalanche and natural slides closed the main passage between Colorado's Front Range and Winter Park. CDOT crews are working around the clock to clear the pass, but multiple avalanches and natural slides have complicated their efforts. CDOT spokesperson Lisa Schwantes emphasized the challenging weather conditions and advised drivers to plan ahead and avoid unnecessary travel in the area.