The Colorado Department of Transportation makes these recommendations for safe winter travel:

- Always keep the top half of your gas tank full. It can give you better traction and gives you a bigger margin of error if you get stuck and have to keep the engine running periodically to keep warm.

- If you are stuck in a serious storm do not leave your car. Run the engine periodically and wait for help.

The Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways program is a statewide partnership intended to provide recreational, educational, and economic benefits to Coloradans and visitors.