Some Denver streets are a tad slick this morning

[frogmarch]

We got a couple or so inches of snow last night.

[rsdsharp]

1. That phenomenon has never made sense to me.

I’ve lived my whole life in Iowa. My state, like Colorado, and others, get snow every year. People are used to driving in it, and generally know how to do so safely. And yet every year, during the first snowfall, you’d think drivers had never even heard of the stuff, and roads end up looking like the picture.

[2naSalit]

2. Same in every snow state...

As far as I have seen. It also happens in California the first time it rains after a dry spell. The oil on the roads makes it just as bad as ice and people think they are invincible and their new car will improve their driving skills.

[hlthe2b]

3. 100 car pile-up on 6th Avenue. They have towed remaining debris/cars to Empower Field at Mile High

All problems on East-bound lanes apparently. I used to drive that constantly and it can be a nightmare when slick or visibility drops.

[frogmarch]

4. The photo I posted is of 6th Ave.

I saw it on www.jammin1015.com

[hlthe2b]

5. Yes. I recognized it and thought how fortunate not to be among them.

[frogmarch]

6. Same here!

[Paladin]

7. The light-rail trains into town must be crammed with people.

They always are, on mornings like that.

I didn't enjoy my years working in Denver, but I sure as hell developed a love for reliable mass transit.

[Fla Dem]

8. Geez Louise, were they all on their cell phones?