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Monarch Pass

US 50 · 11,312 ft

Colorado mountain pass / COtrip (CDOT)
Not reported

US 50 over Monarch Pass: Not reported.

Updated6:47p MTOfficial source time
US 50
Both directionsOfficial restrictionView official report →
No restrictions reported

US 50 over Monarch Pass: Not reported.

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Snow ShowersCurrent outlook
Not reportedRoad status
No restrictionAll directions
E 10 to 20 mphForecast wind
No advisoryOfficial control
Camera evidence

No matched summit camera

This briefing uses the available official restriction, weather and forecast feeds.

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Next Hours Over the Summit

National Weather Service forecast near Monarch Pass

Short outlook
Tonight28°F

Snow Showers

E 10 to 20 mph · 89% precip · New snow less than half an inch possible
Sunday34°F

Chance Snow Showers

S 5 to 10 mph · 39% precip
Sunday Night26°F

Snow Showers Likely

SW 5 to 15 mph · 73% precip · New snow less than one inch possible

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Reading note: Restriction, temperature, forecast and camera timestamps may differ. Use the linked DOT source for the latest official guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Current briefing answers
What are the current road conditions on Monarch Pass?

US 50 over Monarch Pass: Not reported.

Are chains required on Monarch Pass?

No chain or traction restrictions are reported for Monarch Pass in the latest COtrip (CDOT) reading.

What highway and elevation is Monarch Pass?

Monarch Pass is on US 50 in Colorado at a summit elevation of 11,312 feet.

Are there live cameras on Monarch Pass?

No matched pass camera is available on this page. The condition and restriction briefing remains based on the official road feed.

How often are Monarch Pass conditions updated?

Roads & Passes rebuilds this page hourly from COtrip (CDOT). The latest source retrieval shown on this page is 6:47p MT.

Sources

COtrip (CDOT) Mountain Pass Conditions; forecast from the National Weather Service. Retrieved 6:47p MT.

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