snow

Photos: Winter’s encore

A red-winged blackbird sings out from a snow-covered aspen tree Tuesday at Purgatory Resort after several inches of snow fell…

April 14, 2026

Local News

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

Southwest Life

Record low Colorado mountain snow won’t bode well for water in the drought-stricken U.S. West

Snow surveyors, hydrologist, Maureen Gutsch, left, and Clinton Whitten weigh a snow sample Monday, March 30, 2026, in Kremmling, Colo.…

April 10, 2026

Gallery

Photos: A very welcome spring storm

A spring storm Tuesday and Wednesday brought 1 to 2 feet of snow to the San Juan Mountains, including about…

April 2, 2026

Local News

Photo: Every little bit of snow helps

The early morning sun lights up the La Plata Mountains on Thursday after fresh snowfall from a recent storm. (Jerry…

April 2, 2026

Local News

Storm to bring rain, snow back to Southwest Colorado

pressure breaks down as weather system brings cooler temperatures and precipitation

March 31, 2026

Local News

Animas River expected to face low flows after sparse winter

Outfitters say plenty of families enjoy low water levels

March 28, 2026

Local News

Lightning, mild winter didn’t stop Durango’s Chapman Hill Ski Area from having great season

700,000 more gallons of water needed for snowmaking this season compared to previous ones

March 25, 2026

Regional News

Colorado’s early snowmelt is a preview of a hotter future

a longer wildfire season and major headaches for state water managers

March 23, 2026

Local News

Mountain Capital Partners’ $37.5 million commitment to be partially allotted to Purgatory upgrades

Funding to go to new Gelande Lift, snowmaking, Lift 1 system

March 20, 2026

Southwest Life

In the West, snow drought is pushing cross-country ski areas closer to a breaking point

The Eldora Mountain Ski Resort Nordic Center is usually covered with more snow this time of year. Feb. 13, 2026.…

March 15, 2026

Local News

Photo: Just a little snow

Snow flurries in Hesperus on Friday morning as unsettled weather conditions move through area. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca

March 6, 2026

Local News

Winter plagued by ‘freakishly bad’ atmospheric pattern, meteorologists say

snowfall quickly followed by 60-degree temperatures

February 26, 2026

Local News

Photos: Winter fun

A couple and their dog walk up La Plata Canyon as strong winds blow snow Tuesday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Miko…

February 17, 2026

Local News

Winter storm blows into Southwest Colorado

Whiteout conditions could make travel difficult

February 16, 2026

Local News

Warm, wet storms expected to hit Southwest Colorado this week

light precipitation is welcome in dry winter stretch

February 10, 2026

Local News

Winter storm blesses Durango with modest 4 inches of snow

Purgatory receives a foot of powder, skiers ‘stoked’

January 24, 2026

Local News

Winter storm could bring heavy snow to San Juan Mountains

expected to be hazardous Friday night into Saturday

January 22, 2026

Local News

How is Durango’s winter economy faring amid dry spell?

Season’s not over, but it is ‘certainly a little worrisome,’ local business leader says

January 17, 2026

Travel

An ice park without ice: How is outdoor industry dealing with a warm winter?

The Ouray Ice Park is usually a winter wonderland, filled with plunging ice climbing routes that cling to the sides…

January 9, 2026

Local News

Durango flirts with record warm temperatures Christmas Day

precipitation – not necessarily snow – due in coming weeks

December 25, 2025

Local News

Rep. Jeff Hurd’s bill to update snowpack measurement technology clears House

Legislation would make measuring, predicting snowpack more accurate

December 12, 2025

Local News

Low-elevation storm impacts driving, flights in Southwest Colorado

Officials urge drivers to check weather, road conditions and be prepared

December 3, 2025

Local News

Photos: Snowmaking and construction at Chapman Hill

Snowmaking began Monday night at Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. Construction workers built a French drain in front of…

December 2, 2025