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Cottonwood Pass

CR 306 · 12,119 ft

Colorado mountain pass / COtrip (CDOT)
Not reported

CR 306 over Cottonwood Pass: Not reported.

Updated12:40a MTOfficial source time
CR 306
Both directionsOfficial restrictionView official report →
No restrictions reported

CR 306 over Cottonwood Pass: Not reported.

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Chance Snow ShowersCurrent outlook
Not reportedRoad status
No restrictionAll directions
ENE 5 to 10 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 Cottonwood Pass

Short outlook
Overnight14°F

Chance Snow Showers

ENE 5 to 10 mph · 54% precip · New snow 1 to 2 inches possible
Thursday31°F

Sunny

ESE 5 mph
Thursday Night18°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 mph

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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 Cottonwood Pass?

CR 306 over Cottonwood Pass: Not reported.

Are chains required on Cottonwood Pass?

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

What highway and elevation is Cottonwood Pass?

Cottonwood Pass is on CR 306 in Colorado at a summit elevation of 12,119 feet.

Are there live cameras on Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood Pass conditions updated?

Roads & Passes rebuilds this page hourly from COtrip (CDOT). The latest source retrieval shown on this page is 12:40a MT.

Sources

COtrip (CDOT) Mountain Pass Conditions; forecast from the National Weather Service. Retrieved 12:40a MT.

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