Berthoud Pass back open after avalanche closure

An avalanche closed Berthoud Pass on US-40 between Robins Roost and Henderson Mine Road in Grand County on Thursday morning. The closure lasted almost two hours before the roadway was back open just after 9:30 a.m.

According to Fraser Winter Park Police Department, a loader went to the scene on US-40 at mile marker 237 to clear away fallen snow. 

There was no immediate report of injuries or vehicles involved.