Independence Pass is closed until at least Wednesday because of an incoming snowstorm, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.
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Snow is expected to start falling Monday night and continue through Wednesday, CDOT officials said in an alert. Road crews will reevaluate reopening the highway Wednesday.
The winding mountain highway, also known as Colorado 82, connects Twin Lakes and Aspen and closes for the season every fall. Independence Pass closed for the season on Oct. 30 last year and typically reopens in late May.
Up to 5 inches of snow is possible in the area tonight, according to National Weather Service forecasters. An additional 6 inches of snow is possible through Wednesday.
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