rain

Durango

Durango flirts with record warm temperatures Christmas Day

precipitation – not necessarily snow – due in coming weeks

December 25, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Climate

What role does climate change play in extreme weather events like flooding at Vallecito?

floods not uncommon, but severity can be made worse by warming atmosphere, scientists say

October 21, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Animas River

Nearly 2 inches of rain recorded in Durango late last week

Valkyrie Relay athletes brave storm for Saturday race

September 16, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Photos: Downpours in Durango

A monsoon downpour moves through Durango on Thursday bringing much-needed moisture to the area. A flash-flood watch is in effect…

September 11, 2025 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

La Plata County Colorado

Photo: Isolated on the mesa

An isolated thunderstorm dumps rain southeast of Bayfield on Wednesday. Temperatures for the next few days should be in the…

September 4, 2025 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Durango Fire Protection District

Rain returns to Southwest Colorado

Monsoonal moisture shows up behind schedule; is it enough to decrease fire danger?

August 25, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Photo: They’re finally here

Drivers go through deep puddles on Camino del Rio as the monsoon rains finally appear in Durango on Saturday afternoon…

August 23, 2025 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Durango

Weekend showers to give way to tranquil weather in La Plata County

Rain, snow expected in Durango; San Juan Mountains could receive accumulation

April 17, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Despite dry December, Durango area surpasses total precipitation compared to 2023

monsoon delivers more than normal rain for summer months

December 28, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Photos: Colorful days

and rain moves through the area, bringing down fall leaves

October 29, 2024 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Durango

Rainy days in Durango area to give way to warming temperatures Monday

Wednesday temperatures to reach 70 degrees, NWS forecasts

October 20, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County Colorado

First snow dusting arrives, courtesy of cooler temps and Tropical Storm Illeana

weather models show precipitation drying up heading into fall

September 18, 2024 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Sunday showers cause mudslide on U.S. Highway 550

Colorado Department of Transportation deemed it a minor slide

August 25, 2024 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Archuleta County

Weekend showers bump Durango to above-average precipitation for the month

Drought conditions in Southwest Colorado trending in positive direction

August 11, 2024 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Sunday rainstorms in Durango cause mudslide

Moisture expected to stay in Southwest Colorado throughout the week

July 21, 2024 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Rockslide covers train tracks, interrupting service to Silverton

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad service to Silverton remained closed Tuesday

June 23, 2024 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer