These conditions can make late-summer travel in Western Colorado downright dangerous. Keep scrolling for a closer look at four incidents impacting Western Colorado roads this July. Get our free mobile appCurecanti National Recreation Area East Portal RoadRead More: Colorado's Wildfire Burn Scars May Face Flash Flood DangerThunderstorms on July 16, 2026, caused three major mudslides on the East Portal Road within the Curecanti National Recreation Area. Highway 145 Outside of TellurideMonsoon rains on July 18, 2026, triggered over a dozen mudslides along Colorado Highway 145 between Sawpit and Telluride. Gallery Credit: Wesley AdamsMORE: 10 Places in Colorado to Watch Your Step for Rattlesnakes Rattlesnake encounters aren’t just a backcountry issue—they can happen on some of the most popular trails and river corridors in Western Colorado.