Photos: Top Twenty Tweets About What Denver Drivers Will Face on an Icy Commute

This morning, Denver looks like a scene from Frozen, but with a lot less Idina Menzel. After a couple days' worth of chilly temperatures and fairly steady light snow, the Avs could skate on most of the highways. What will your drive look like? For answers, we turned to local...

By Michael Roberts

November 12, 2014

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This morning, Denver looks like a scene from Frozen, but with a lot less Idina Menzel. After a couple days' worth of chilly temperatures and fairly steady light snow, the Avs could skate on most of the highways. What will your drive look like? For answers, we turned to local TV journalists, who have been tweeting up a storm about the storm. Here are twenty mostly visual indications of what you'll be facing. Good luck.

New crash reported on NB 225 after Alameda. pic.twitter.com/d8z3OgUc2m
— Jayson Luber (@7NewsTraffic) November 12, 2014

Rerouting to Longmont right now. I25 in both directions is bad news. Overpasses are very slick #9WX #9newsmornings
— Colleen Ferreira (@ColleenFerreira) November 12, 2014

Lane lines not visible on University at Bonnie Brae. #9newsmornings #9WX #cotraf9 pic.twitter.com/ykYgE6NHeb
— TaRhonda Thomas (@TaRhondaThomas) November 12, 2014

#RealTimeRoadReport: Santa Fe from C470 to downtown--light snow/mix on road, good visibility, traction pretty good. pic.twitter.com/5R1aFkdewv
— Pete Burd (@PeteBurd) November 12, 2014

Continue to see more of our top twenty tweets about what Denver drivers will face on this morning's icy drive.

Burrr cold and icy roads in Denver. #9wx #9newsmornings pic.twitter.com/ICGriF60E9
— Megan Morris (@MegMorris9News) November 12, 2014

Denver roads are dicey. I-25 and Downing looks slick. #cowx pic.twitter.com/gtnm5Fy2Vf
— Chris Jose TV (@CJose) November 12, 2014

Chain restrictions in place for most of the I-70 mountain passes. US 6 over Loveland Pass is closed. #CBS4Mornings pic.twitter.com/LHYhDnzKTC
— Joel Hillan (@joelhillan) November 12, 2014

7 degrees here at @CBSDenver station! And snowing! We are under #winterweather advisory. @LaurenCBS4 has forecast 4:30-7am ❄️❄️
— Britt Moreno (@BrittMorenoTV) November 12, 2014

Continue to see more of our top twenty tweets about what Denver drivers will face on this morning's icy drive.

Latest crash reported on I-70 at I-25 on one of the ramps. Those ramps as well as the 225/70 ramps are super slick. pic.twitter.com/RwsIkf2Rx1
— Jayson Luber (@7NewsTraffic) November 12, 2014

Here's what Denver looks like on a Hump day at 3:20am. 4 degrees and still snowing. My advice: go back to bed! #cowx pic.twitter.com/Bj3a2rTSJO
— Chris Jose TV (@CJose) November 12, 2014

#RealTimeRoadReport: C470 to I25--slushy mix, reduced visibility near foothills, lanes indistinguishable, slow travel pic.twitter.com/CdzUTA0P6C
— Pete Burd (@PeteBurd) November 12, 2014

My drive on Santa Fe this AM wasn't too bad. A little snow but saw 10 @ColoradoDOT snow plows on the way. #9newsmornings #9wx How's yours?
— Corey Rose (@CoreyRoseTV) November 12, 2014

Continue to see more of our top twenty tweets about what Denver drivers will face on this morning's icy drive.

Snowy roads in Cherry Creek. Slippery. #9newsmornings #9WX #cotraf pic.twitter.com/pBnPncwa0A
— TaRhonda Thomas (@TaRhondaThomas) November 12, 2014

I'm seeing much slower than normal traffic and a bit heavier than normal on SB 25 near 84th. pic.twitter.com/IVJZ5wPk2e
— Jayson Luber (@7NewsTraffic) November 12, 2014

Here's a look at Speer Blvd near Grant. Roads are icy & snow covered. Snow continues to fall. #cowx pic.twitter.com/iqk8spJbpP
— Chris Jose TV (@CJose) November 12, 2014

Side roads snowy and slick this morning in Westminster. #9wx #9newsmornings pic.twitter.com/KVd8kzL8pF
— Megan Morris (@MegMorris9News) November 12, 2014

Continue to see more of our top twenty tweets about what Denver drivers will face on this morning's icy drive.

I just saw a spinout on NB 25 at Orchard. The car is gone now but the road is super slick. pic.twitter.com/PLfIOcF4Wb
— Jayson Luber (@7NewsTraffic) November 12, 2014

Roads significantly worse this morning! Please drive safe! @7NewsTraffic will be watching conditions for you on @7NewsNOW!
— Kellie Patterson (@KelliePatterson) November 12, 2014

It usually takes me 25 minutes to get to work. It took me 45 minutes today. I saw this crash NB 25 at Lincoln Ave. pic.twitter.com/47354443bh
— Jayson Luber (@7NewsTraffic) November 12, 2014

That just happened... Don't be that guy that falls and slips on ice today. Salt would be good... #coldwxinjury pic.twitter.com/Bm4TzLFnwN
— Chris Jose TV (@CJose) November 11, 2014

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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