Winter Weather Toolkit

Weld County is just over 4,000 square miles in size. It can be snowing in one part of the county and sunny and dry in another. That's why we put together this helpful list of links to help you find information regarding road conditions and adverse weather impacts.

Tips to remember when driving on county roads in the winter

Patience, please – During a snowstorm, teams of 22 drivers work 12-hour shifts behind county plow trucks to make paved roads passable, while 27 grader operators work throughout the county to do the same on gravel roads. Plowing arterial roads — roads that connect to high-traffic areas — is Public Works’ top priority, so please be patient when waiting for roads to be plowed.

A passable road does not mean a completely clear road – Remember, crews work hard to make roads passable, not completely clear. Always drive for conditions (monitor speed, leave earlier than normal and leave extra space — at least 250 feet — between yourself and plow trucks.)
Monitor weather conditions. If you don’t have to go out, don’t – Of the many factors people should evaluate before heading out into snowy weather, Public Works Director Curtis Hall said the impact of wind on visibility should be considered. “High winds along with snow accumulation affect a vehicle’s ability to move through the snow as well as visibility, and we ask that people weigh these factors before making the choice to go out in the snow,” Hall said.

What you'll find on our social media:

The best place to find current road conditions and weather impacts for county-maintained roads during a snow event is on our Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) platforms. The information shared on these platforms originates from our Public Works Department and our Office of Emergency Management.

What you'll find on our website:

The Weld County Road Advisory Map. is where you will find not only road closures due to public works projects but also road closures for county roads closed due to severe weather.

The Weld County Public Works Snow and Ice Control webpage breaks down the snow routes for county-maintained roads as well as provides contact information for municipal contacts, and answers some common questions regarding the county's snow removal plan.

The Weld County homepage will feature a banner across the top, if county offices are closed due to inclement weather. This information will also be posted to our Facebook and Twitter feeds as well.

The Weld County Office of Emergency Management webpage provides a link to sign up for CodeRED, the county's alert system that sends emails, texts and calls to addresses within a specific area due to an emergency. Through CodeRED, you can also sign up to receive address specific alerts from the National Weather Service, if you select that option.

And for all types of emergency preparedness tips, visit our Emergency Preparedness Tips webpage. Tip #10 shares information about how to create an emergency preparedness kit for your car as well as provides some tips about driving on snowy roads.

What you'll find on other websites:

Follow the Colorado Department of Transportation's website and social media for current road conditions on state highways, including traffic cams and traction law information, travel alerts statewide and plow locations.

The National Weather Service website is helpful for localized weather forecasts, updates and alerts across the country. Just add in your zip code on the homepage for information specific to your location.

Cellular provider Viaero operates many live weather cameras in northern and eastern Colorado.