All of the highways in Lake County have been designated by the State of Colorado as the Top of the Rockies Scenic and Historic Byway. Highway 24 North is also the Tenth Mountain Division Memorial Highway. A typical summer day is sunny, in the 70's, and evening temperatures in the 40's. The humidity is very low and brief afternoon showers are typical. A typical winter day is sunny and bright with highs averaging in the mid-30's and lows in the single digits.
Snowstorms generally occur in the evening and are sometimes heavy.
Chains are seldom, if ever, needed. The Lake County Airport does not have commercial service but can be accessed by private craft. Car rentals are available at the airports. Leadville is not accessible by public ground transportation.