Snow and ice on a box-truck mountain route.
Denver to Salt Lake City through Vail Pass: a saved example with snow, low visibility and black-ice risk along the route.
Saved example, not a current forecast.
Recorded locations
| Location | Recorded temperature | Recorded warnings |
|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO, USA | 21°F | 0 |
| Georgetown, CO, USA | 16°F | 1 |
| Vail Pass, CO, USA | 9°F | 2 |
| Glenwood Springs, CO, USA | 18°F | 1 |
| Grand Junction, CO, USA | 23°F | 1 |
| Green River, UT, USA | 19°F | 1 |
| Salt Lake City, UT, USA | 27°F | 0 |
The saved route
Seven forecast points cover a mountain route with an estimated drive of 9 hours 45 minutes. The saved weather begins with snow in Denver and changes through the climb and the valleys beyond.
Hazards in the example
Six hazard entries appear at five locations. They include heavy snow at Georgetown and Vail Pass, black-ice risk at Vail Pass and Glenwood Springs, fog at Grand Junction and wind at Green River.
Along the route
Vail Pass is the coldest forecast point at −13°C, with visibility of 300 m and gusts of 58 km/h. Grand Junction has visibility of 600 m, showing why the forecast matters beyond the summit.
Departure timing
Only one departure is saved. A current planning check can compare other start times and include the latest road and chain advisories.
What to plan around
Check the snow, visibility and wind at the locations marked along I-70. Use current road advisories and the rental provider’s vehicle guidance when preparing for this box-truck trip.