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Photos: Blizzard-like conditions blow into Durango, La Plata County

Jerry McBride

Herald Photo Editor

Wednesday, Feb 22, 2023 12:12 PM MT

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Strong winds and snow on Wednesday created blizzard-like conditions in Durango, making waiting for the Durango trolley feel like an eternity at a bus stop. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Strong winds and snow on Wednesday created blizzard-like conditions in Durango, making waiting for the Durango trolley feel like an eternity at a bus stop. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
Headlights are obscured Wednesday during blizzard conditions in Durango and La Plata County. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Headlights are obscured Wednesday during blizzard conditions in Durango and La Plata County. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
Strong winds on Wednesday blow over trash cans around Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Strong winds on Wednesday blow over trash cans around Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
Shoppers heading into north City Market pull up their coats Wednesday as strong winds and blowing snow create almost zero visibility. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Shoppers heading into north City Market pull up their coats Wednesday as strong winds and blowing snow create almost zero visibility. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
Strong winds and snow on Wednesday created blizzard conditions in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Strong winds and snow on Wednesday created blizzard conditions in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
Strong winds and snow on Wednesday created blizzard-like conditions in Durango and La Plata County. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Strong winds and snow on Wednesday created blizzard-like conditions in Durango and La Plata County. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca

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