Interstate 70 is reopen in both directions from Limon to Kansas after severe weather, including blowing snow, caused a temporary shut down over safety concerns.

The 110-mile stretch of highway shut down because of “deteriorating road and weather conditions,” the Colorado State Patrol said in a 10:47 a.m. Saturday tweet.

Parts of Eastern Colorado and Western Kansas are under a winter storm warning until 8 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. The storm warning calls for heavy snow, from 3 to 9 inches, and winds gusting up to 35 mph.

“Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility,” the weather service said.

Kit Carson County, along with Sherman, Thomas, Sheridan and Graham counties in Kansas, are under the warning. The winter storm system is exiting Colorado from west to east.

Initially, only the eastbound lanes were shut down on Saturday, but officials closed the westbound lanes about two hours later.

The highway reopened about 3:45 p.m. Saturday, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.