Hammer down weather report 2026-10-23 10:00:59
🚗 **Nationwide road-weather update**
– **Southwestern Colorado:** Ongoing flooding from 1–3 inches of rain is affecting roads, streams, and low-water crossings around Durango, Pagosa Springs, Bayfield, Ignacio, Telluride, Ouray, and surrounding areas. Numerous roads remain closed, with washouts reported. A Flood Watch continues for the eastern San Juan Mountains and Upper Rio Grande Valley through **6 PM MDT**.
– **Southeastern Utah:** Flooding continues near Oljeto, Navajo Mountain Trading Post, Canyonlands National Park, and Dead Horse Point State Park. Low-water crossings may be impassable; warnings continue until about **9:45 AM MDT**.
– **New Mexico:** The Rio Chama near Chamita is causing minor flooding in Rio Arriba County, with some private roads near the river potentially impassable. On **I-25 near the Rio Puerco**, a Flood Advisory is in effect as the river is expected to rise through Tuesday.
– **Montana:** High Wind Warnings cover parts of northern and central Montana, with north to northwest winds of **30–45 mph** and gusts up to **60–65 mph**. Travel may be difficult for high-profile vehicles through **9 PM MDT** in Fergus County and **3 PM MDT** elsewhere.
– **Alaska:** High winds with gusts up to **60–65 mph** are affecting St. Lawrence Island, the Lower Yukon River, and the Yukon Delta Coast through **4 PM AKDT Saturday**. Rain and snow may produce blowing snow and reduced visibility. Wind advisories continue in nearby Yukon and Koyukuk Valley areas.
– **Dense fog:** Visibility below one mile is expected along the Illinois lakefront from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor until **11 AM CDT**, and across southeastern Wisconsin until **10 AM CDT**. Slow down, use headlights, and increase following distance.
Never drive through floodwater or around barricades. Avoid unnecessary travel in high winds, especially in high-profile vehicles. Submit reports by calling **888-IS-4TIPS (888-474-8477)** or visiting **HammerDownHeadlines.com** or **HammerDownNews.com**. Check local conditions before traveling.
