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Rabbit Ears Pass

US 40 · 9,426 ft

Colorado mountain pass / COtrip (CDOT)
Not reported

US 40 over Rabbit Ears Pass: Not reported.

Updated5:45p MTOfficial source time
US 40
Both directionsOfficial restrictionView official report →
No restrictions reported

US 40 over Rabbit Ears Pass: Not reported.

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Mostly CloudyCurrent outlook
Not reportedRoad status
No restrictionAll directions
NNE 6 to 9 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 Rabbit Ears Pass

Short outlook
This Afternoon41°F

Mostly Cloudy

NNE 6 to 9 mph · 13% precip
Tonight24°F

Mostly Cloudy

NNE 3 to 10 mph · 13% precip
Thursday43°F

Sunny

SSE 2 to 6 mph

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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 Rabbit Ears Pass?

US 40 over Rabbit Ears Pass: Not reported.

Are chains required on Rabbit Ears Pass?

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

What highway and elevation is Rabbit Ears Pass?

Rabbit Ears Pass is on US 40 in Colorado at a summit elevation of 9,426 feet.

Are there live cameras on Rabbit Ears 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 Rabbit Ears 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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