Weather and road conditions on San Miguel County roads are severe. It is recommended to not drive if your vehicle is not equipped with 4x4. Visit COTRIP.org for road conditions and closure information

Hwy 145 by Silverpick Rd (mm78) open in both directions (following two vehicle motor vehicle accident).

Two separate motor vehicle accidents Hwy 145 by Sliverpick (mm76-78) #1 has East bound lane blocked (Silverpick towards Tride) w 2 vehicles off road. #2 mm 76 w no lane blockage. Westbound traffic Hwy 145 by IS moving (heading down valley). Multiple emergency vehicles in area.

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Significant snow forecasted has NWS Grand Junction, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), & CAIC:Statewide Info issuing warnings to motorist & backcountry recreationalists. Motorists be prepared for icy roads, blowing snow. Check COtrip.org for road conditions & avalanche.state.co.us for avalanche risk

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Both lanes of traffic now operating on Highway 145 mm 70-71 in the Society Turn-Lawson Hill area. Thank you for your patience, and please drive carefully.

Alternating traffic operating on Highway 145 from Society Turn to the top of Lawson Hill due to a motor vehicle accident at Society and stuck Semi on Lawson. Deputies on scene, CDOT in route.

Victim of Ophir avalanche is Dr. Peter Harrelson, 67 year-old long time Ophir resident. Our condolences to his family and friends.

Ophir Search and Rescue mission for missing backcountry skier are utilizing air resources and bombing mitigation to safely insert SAR team. Again, please stay out of Waterfall Creek are of Ophir.

*NOTICE: PLEASE STAY OUT OF WATERFALL CREEK AREA OF OPHIR FOR SAR MISSION*
Deputies, Search & Rescue continuing a mission that began last night to locate a male skier believed to have been caught in an avalanche yesterday in the Waterfall Creek area of Ophir outside Telluride.

Please join us in honoring Sheriff Bill Masters’ 45 years of service to San Miguel County. His contributions to our community are valued beyond measure.
Graphic: Telluride Daily Planet

Both lanes of traffic on Highway 145 near Silverpick (mm77) are now open. Highway was blocked due to a motor vehicle accident. Thank you for your patience.

Both lanes of traffic blocked Highway 145 and Silverpick Rd (mm 77) due to a motor vehicle accident. Unknown duration of closure.

Montrose county will be conducting a controlled burn this morning around 10am which is expected to create smoke throughout San Miguel County.
No need to call dispatch to report.