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Poncha Pass

US 285 · 9,010 ft

Colorado mountain pass / COtrip (CDOT)
Not reported

US 285 over Poncha Pass: Not reported.

Updated12:40a MTOfficial source time
US 285
Both directionsOfficial restrictionView official report →
No restrictions reported

US 285 over Poncha Pass: Not reported.

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Snow ShowersCurrent outlook
Not reportedRoad status
No restrictionAll directions
NNW 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 Poncha Pass

Short outlook
Overnight25°F

Snow Showers

NNW 5 to 10 mph · 77% precip · New snow 2 to 4 inches possible
Thursday42°F

Sunny

· 1% precip
Thursday Night28°F

Mostly Cloudy

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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 Poncha Pass?

US 285 over Poncha Pass: Not reported.

Are chains required on Poncha Pass?

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

What highway and elevation is Poncha Pass?

Poncha Pass is on US 285 in Colorado at a summit elevation of 9,010 feet.

Are there live cameras on Poncha 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 Poncha 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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