Rabbit Ears PassStatus needs confirmation7 min ago

US-40 · CO · 9,426 ft

Rabbit Ears Pass

Name: Rabbit Ears Pass road and snow conditions
Creator: Pass Conditions

Official agency wording and exceptions

3 - dry3 - dry
forecast text includedforecast text included: Mostly cloudy. Wind gusts of up to 17 mph are expected.
CDOT · agency update 39 min ago

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Matched control points

Rabbit Ears PassUS 403 - dry3 - dryforecast text includedforecast text included: Mostly cloudy. Wind gusts of up to 17 mph are expected.Status needs confirmationagency update 39 min agoOur observation: checked 7 min ago

Kremmling-GranbyUS 403 - dry3 - dryforecast text includedforecast text included: Mostly cloudy. Wind gusts of up to 10 mph are expected.Status needs confirmationagency update 39 min agoOur observation: checked 7 min ago

Cameras near Rabbit Ears Pass

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Weather near Rabbit Ears Pass

9,426 ft

Road restrictions, station measurements and forecasts describe different things. Times below use Pacific time.

24h gridded snowfall estimate

0.0 in · old or expired

NOHRSC analysis near the pass, roughly 4 km grid. Not a road-surface measurement.

Observation / analysis time: Oct 27, 2026, 5:00 PM PDT
Last retrieved: Oct 28, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT

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72h gridded snowfall estimate

0.0 in · old or expired

NOHRSC analysis near the pass, roughly 4 km grid. Not a road-surface measurement.

Observation / analysis time: Oct 27, 2026, 5:00 PM PDT
Last retrieved: Oct 28, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT

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season gridded snowfall estimate

2.6 in · old or expired

NOHRSC analysis near the pass, roughly 4 km grid. Not a road-surface measurement.

Observation / analysis time: Oct 27, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT
Last retrieved: Oct 28, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT

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Measured station snow depth

0.0 in · old or expired

Columbine · 0.9 mi from pass · 9170 ft elevation. Not a measurement at the pass.

Observation / analysis time: 2026-10-28 (daily value; time not supplied)
Last retrieved: Oct 29, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT

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Forecast snowfall

0.0 in

NWS grid near the pass. Expected snow over the forecast window, not observed snowfall.

Issued: Oct 28, 2026, 11:46 PM PDT
Last retrieved: Oct 29, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT

Forecast window: Oct 29, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT to Nov 1, 2026, 4:00 AM PST

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NWS outlook and forecast details

Today: Mostly Sunny, high 48°F, SSW wind 9 mph, 0% precipitation; Tonight: Partly Cloudy, low 31°F, SW wind 6 to 9 mph, 0% precipitation. No measurable NWS-grid snowfall forecast in the next 72 hours

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Snow history near Rabbit Ears Pass

26 seasons

Season	GHCN snowfall	SNOTEL max depth	Station context
2026-2027	0.0 in	0.0 in	STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 1.1 E 12.5 mi away · 7,165 ft
2025-2026	8.4 in	51.0 in	STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 1.1 E 12.5 mi away · 7,165 ft
2024-2025	15.2 in	80.0 in	STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 1.1 E 12.5 mi away · 7,165 ft
2023-2024	15.4 in	78.0 in	STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 1.1 E 12.5 mi away · 7,165 ft
2022-2023	25.2 in	91.0 in	STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 1.1 E 12.5 mi away · 7,165 ft
2021-2022	15.3 in	65.0 in	STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 1.1 E 12.5 mi away · 7,165 ft
2020-2021	15.7 in	69.0 in	STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 1.1 E 12.5 mi away · 7,165 ft
2019-2020	17.9 in	93.0 in	STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 1.1 E 12.5 mi away · 7,165 ft
2018-2019	18.0 in	89.0 in	STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 1.1 E 12.5 mi away · 7,165 ft
2017-2018	12.8 in	65.0 in	STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 1.1 E 12.5 mi away · 7,165 ft
2016-2017	15.9 in	72.0 in	STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 1.1 E 12.5 mi away · 7,165 ft
2015-2016	19.4 in	88.0 in	STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 1.1 E 12.5 mi away · 7,165 ft
2014-2015	11.5 in	68.0 in	STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 1.1 E 12.5 mi away · 7,165 ft
2013-2014	19.0 in	96.0 in	STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 1.1 E 12.5 mi away · 7,165 ft
2012-2013	17.5 in	67.0 in	STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 1.1 E 12.5 mi away · 7,165 ft
2011-2012	11.4 in	74.0 in	STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 1.1 E 12.5 mi away · 7,165 ft
2010-2011	23.6 in	98.0 in	STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 1.1 E 12.5 mi away · 7,165 ft
2009-2010	16.3 in	73.0 in	STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 1.1 E 12.5 mi away · 7,165 ft
2008-2009	21.2 in	85.0 in	STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 1.1 E 12.5 mi away · 7,165 ft
2007-2008	24.0 in	88.0 in	STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 1.1 E 12.5 mi away · 7,165 ft
2006-2007	13.7 in	72.0 in	STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 1.1 E 12.5 mi away · 7,165 ft
2005-2006	18.5 in	94.0 in	STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 1.1 E 12.5 mi away · 7,165 ft
2004-2005	14.6 in	63.0 in	STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 1.1 E 12.5 mi away · 7,165 ft
2003-2004	0.9 in	68.0 in	STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 1.1 E 12.5 mi away · 7,165 ft
2002-2003	Not available	78.0 in	Columbine 0.9 mi away · 9,170 ft
2001-2002	Not available	5.0 in	Columbine 0.9 mi away · 9,170 ft

Recent status transitions

Oct 26, 2026, 7:00 PM UTCadvisory → unknown3 - dry · forecast text included: Partly cloudy. Wind gusts of up to 21 mph are expected.

Oct 26, 2026, 4:10 PM UTCadvisory → unknown3 - dry · forecast text included: Mostly cloudy. Wind gusts of up to 19 mph are expected.

Oct 26, 2026, 1:50 PM UTCunknown → advisory3 - dry · 4s - wet in areas · forecast text included: Mostly cloudy. Wind gusts of up to 17 mph are expected.

Oct 25, 2026, 12:10 PM UTCunknown → advisory3 - dry · forecast text included: Chance of Light Snow Showers. Chance of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 14 mph are expected.

Oct 25, 2026, 9:50 AM UTCadvisory → unknownforecast text included: Chance of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 18 mph are expected. · 3 - dry

Oct 24, 2026, 4:20 PM UTCunknown → advisory3 - dry · forecast text included: Chance of Light Snow Showers. Chance of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 26 mph are expected.

Oct 24, 2026, 2:10 PM UTCadvisory → unknown3 - dry · forecast text included: Chance of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 26 mph are expected.

Oct 24, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCunknown → advisory3 - dry · forecast text included: Chance of Light Snow Showers. Chance of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 22 mph are expected.

Oct 23, 2026, 6:30 PM UTCadvisory → unknownforecast text included: Partly cloudy. Wind gusts of up to 30 mph are expected. · 3 - dry

Oct 23, 2026, 6:30 PM UTCadvisory → unknownforecast text included: Partly cloudy. Wind gusts of up to 26 mph are expected. · 3 - dry

Oct 22, 2026, 3:00 AM UTCunknown → advisory4-5 wet, rain · forecast text included: Slight chance of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 24 mph are expected.

Oct 22, 2026, 3:00 AM UTCunknown → advisory4-5 wet, rain · forecast text included: Slight chance of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 7 mph are expected.

Oct 16, 2026, 9:00 AM UTCadvisory → unknownforecast text included: Mostly clear. Wind gusts of up to 17 mph are expected. · 3 - dry

Oct 16, 2026, 6:00 AM UTCunknown → advisoryforecast text included: Patchy Fog. Wind gusts of up to 17 mph are expected. · 3 - dry

Oct 16, 2026, 12:50 AM UTCadvisory → unknownforecast text included: Mostly clear. Wind gusts of up to 18 mph are expected. · 3 - dry

Oct 16, 2026, 12:50 AM UTCadvisory → unknownforecast text included: Clear skies. Wind gusts of up to 10 mph are expected. · 3 - dry

Oct 14, 2026, 12:10 PM UTCunknown → advisory4-5 wet, rain · forecast text included: Likelihood of Moderate Rain Showers. Slight chance of Thunderstorms. Wind gusts of up to 26 mph are expected.

Oct 14, 2026, 9:20 AM UTCadvisory → unknown3 - dry · forecast text included: Chance of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 26 mph are expected.

Oct 14, 2026, 8:30 AM UTCunknown → advisoryforecast text included: Chance of Light Snow Showers. Chance of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 25 mph are expected. · 3 - dry

Oct 14, 2026, 5:10 AM UTCadvisory → unknownforecast text included: Chance of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 13 mph are expected. · 3 - dry

Oct 13, 2026, 9:50 PM UTCunknown → advisory3 - dry · forecast text included: Likelihood of Light Snow Showers. Likelihood of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 13 mph are expected.

Oct 13, 2026, 5:50 PM UTCunknown → advisory3 - dry · forecast text included: Chance of Light Snow Showers. Likelihood of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 24 mph are expected.

Oct 13, 2026, 4:40 PM UTCadvisory → unknown3 - dry · forecast text included: Chance of Light Rain Showers. Slight chance of Thunderstorms. Wind gusts of up to 24 mph are expected.

Oct 13, 2026, 3:40 PM UTCunknown → advisory3 - dry · forecast text included: Chance of Light Snow Showers. Chance of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 24 mph are expected.

Oct 13, 2026, 2:40 PM UTCadvisory → unknown3 - dry · forecast text included: Chance of Light Rain Showers. Slight chance of Thunderstorms. Wind gusts of up to 24 mph are expected.

Oct 13, 2026, 5:10 AM UTCunknown → advisory3 - dry · forecast text included: Likelihood of Light Snow Showers. Likelihood of Light Rain Showers. Wind gusts of up to 15 mph are expected.

Oct 2, 2026, 6:50 AM UTCadvisory → unknownforecast text included: Clear skies. Wind gusts of up to 17 mph are expected. · 3 - dry

Oct 2, 2026, 5:50 AM UTCunknown → advisoryforecast text included: Patchy Fog. Wind gusts of up to 15 mph are expected. · 3 - dry

Sep 26, 2026, 6:00 AM UTCunknown → advisory3 - dry · forecast text included: Patchy Fog. Wind gusts of up to 6 mph are expected.

Sep 26, 2026, 5:00 AM UTCadvisory → unknown3 - dry · forecast text included: Mostly clear. Wind gusts of up to 6 mph are expected.

Coverage and roadside context

Road informationCOtrip road-condition segments polled every 10 minutes, with contextual CDOT snow-plow positions stored hourly.

LimitThe normalizer surfaces Code 15/16 text when COtrip publishes it; always confirm on COtrip before travel.

Chain rulesColorado Code 15 and Code 16 explained. See chain controls in effect now across the West.

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