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Independence Pass

CO 82 · 12,095 ft

Colorado mountain pass / COtrip (CDOT)
Not reported

CO 82 over Independence Pass: Not reported.

Updated5:45p MTOfficial source time
CO 82
Both directionsOfficial restrictionView official report →
No restrictions reported

CO 82 over Independence Pass: Not reported.

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Snow ShowersCurrent outlook
Not reportedRoad status
No restrictionAll directions
NW 5 mphForecast wind
No advisoryOfficial control
Camera evidence

No matched summit camera

This briefing uses the available official restriction, weather and forecast feeds.

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Next Hours Over the Summit

National Weather Service forecast near Independence Pass

Short outlook
This Afternoon37°F

Snow Showers

NW 5 mph · 94% precip · New snow 6 to 10 inches possible
Tonight16°F

Snow Showers

E 5 mph · 95% precip · New snow 8 to 12 inches possible
Thursday34°F

Sunny

SE 5 mph · 1% precip · New snow less than half an inch possible

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Reading note: Restriction, temperature, forecast and camera timestamps may differ. Use the linked DOT source for the latest official guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Current briefing answers
What are the current road conditions on Independence Pass?

CO 82 over Independence Pass: Not reported.

Are chains required on Independence Pass?

No chain or traction restrictions are reported for Independence Pass in the latest COtrip (CDOT) reading.

What highway and elevation is Independence Pass?

Independence Pass is on CO 82 in Colorado at a summit elevation of 12,095 feet.

Are there live cameras on Independence Pass?

No matched pass camera is available on this page. The condition and restriction briefing remains based on the official road feed.

How often are Independence Pass conditions updated?

Roads & Passes rebuilds this page hourly from COtrip (CDOT). The latest source retrieval shown on this page is 5:45p MT.

Sources

COtrip (CDOT) Mountain Pass Conditions; forecast from the National Weather Service. Retrieved 5:45p MT.

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