Heavy snow is hitting Northeast Colorado, as Logan County remains under a blizzard warning until 6 a.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
Area school, including RE-1 Valley and Merino, called off school for today yesterday based on anticipated conditions. Northeastern Junior College made the decision to close at noon today due the poor weather and the Logan County Commissioners have announced all county buildings closed at noon as well.
Several road closures are being reported in the area, including:
- Interstate 76 Sterling to Nebraska
- Highway 6 Sterling to Nebraska
- Highway 71 from Brush to Limon
- U.S. 34 Brush to Nebraska
- Highway 61 Sterling to Otis.
- Highway 59 Haxtun to U.S. 36
- Highway 63 Anton to Interstate 76
- Interstate 70 Limon to Kansas
- U.S. 287 Eads to Kit Carson
- U.S. 40 Limon to Kit Carson
- U.S. 36 Last Chance to Kansas
- U.S. 24 Calhan to Limon
There have also been reports of a power outage in Fleming.
Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches are expected, with winds gusting as high as 65 mph. Visibility is poor. Travel is extremely dangerous. Do not travel and if you must travel have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.