TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — According to the Pima County Sheriff's Department, the road to Mount Lemmon has been closed.
Deputies say the closure is because a snowstorm is affecting visibility and causing ice and snow on the road.
The U.S. Forest Service has closed Oracle Control Road's backside of Mount Lemmon until March 1st.
Updates are available at the hotline, (520) 547-7510.
According to National Weather Service Tucson (NWS Tucson), snow levels were at 7,000 ft until this evening then lowered to 6,000 ft and above.
NWS Tucson also says wind gusts are around 40 to 50 mph east of Tucson so drivers should be aware of blowing dust and strong winds if traveling on Interstate 10.
⚠️Update: Winter Storm
— NWS Tucson (@NWSTucson) January 15, 2023
On and off valley rain and mountain snow on track.
Snow levels at 7,000 ft until this evening then lowered to 6,000 ft and above.
Wind gusts 40-50mph east of Tucson, so be aware for traveling on I-10 for strong winds and blowing dust. #azwx pic.twitter.com/qWfW6e4eT9
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