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April brought rain and cool temps to Southwest Colorado. Is more on the way?

Meteorologist says El Nino weather forecast doesn’t guarantee wetter weather for Durango

May 8, 2026

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Spring storms forecast to wet Southwest Colorado this weekend, early next week

systems will bring rain, snow and the possibility of lightning

April 10, 2026

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Storm to bring rain, snow back to Southwest Colorado

pressure breaks down as weather system brings cooler temperatures and precipitation

March 31, 2026

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Durango flirts with record warm temperatures Christmas Day

precipitation – not necessarily snow – due in coming weeks

December 25, 2025

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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

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Nearly 2 inches of rain recorded in Durango late last week

Valkyrie Relay athletes brave storm for Saturday race

September 16, 2025

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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

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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

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Rain returns to Southwest Colorado

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

August 25, 2025

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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

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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

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

monsoon delivers more than normal rain for summer months

December 28, 2024

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Photos: Colorful days

and rain moves through the area, bringing down fall leaves

October 29, 2024

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

Wednesday temperatures to reach 70 degrees, NWS forecasts

October 20, 2024

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

weather models show precipitation drying up heading into fall

September 18, 2024

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Sunday showers cause mudslide on U.S. Highway 550

Colorado Department of Transportation deemed it a minor slide

August 25, 2024

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

Drought conditions in Southwest Colorado trending in positive direction

August 11, 2024

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Sunday rainstorms in Durango cause mudslide

Moisture expected to stay in Southwest Colorado throughout the week

July 21, 2024

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Rockslide covers train tracks, interrupting service to Silverton

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

June 23, 2024

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Weekend rains to wash into breezy, sunny conditions next week in Southwest Colorado

Forecast following chance of snow flurries: ‘Dry’

April 27, 2024

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National Weather Service says more snow to come, but none will stick

Durango has received about half an inch of snow since Wednesday

March 16, 2024

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Better late than never: monsoon moisture arrives

pressure could return next week, turning off the tap

August 24, 2023

Southwest Life

Giant hailstone found in Yuma County appears to be Colorado’s largest on record

Lucas Faulkner, a meteorologist with the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, measures a massive hailstone with a caliper…

August 18, 2023

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Has Southwest Colorado missed out on the monsoons?

Long-term forecasts calls for above-average temps, lower precipitation

August 7, 2023