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Purgatory Resort delays opening day

weather, lack of snow push back start of 2025-26 ski season

November 20, 2025

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Mountains across Southwest Colorado see first major snowstorm of the season

Officials urge drivers, backcountry recreators to be aware of changing conditions

November 17, 2025

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center begins forecasts for 2025-26 season

updates help backcountry travelers avoid risk

November 4, 2025

Local News

Winter arrives early for Florida duo who become stuck on snowbound Engineer Pass

feet of snow trap father, son in Jeep with low fuel

October 24, 2025

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Why did Purgatory Resort owner donate so much in LPEA election?

Coleman gave $20,000 to candidates in co-op board race

June 30, 2025

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Mild winter cost Durango a third of its snowplowing budget

hauled 310 loads of snow in 2024-25, down from 1,000 the previous winter

April 28, 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

Local News

Spring skiing? Maybe not in Durango

Above-average temperatures chip away at snowpack

March 27, 2025

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Photos: Unsettling weather

system brings variety of weather conditions to Durango

March 18, 2025

Local News

Photos: Fun on the hill

storm cancels school but not good times

March 14, 2025

Regional News

Colorado is split into snowpack haves and have-nots, drought report shows

northern mountains are loaded with snow, but to the south, paltry snowpack illustrates alarmingly high temperatures recorded in the past…

March 14, 2025

Local News

Photos: Beginning of the end?

Chapman Hill Ski Area hopes to stay open past spring break

March 13, 2025

Local News

Purgatory Resort shuffles staff as low snowfall stresses resort

‘We’re pretty bullish on still having a good season,’ general manager says

March 6, 2025

Local News

Ophir Pass avalanche victim remembered for drive, warmth

‘She was super easy to love,’ said Sarah Steinwand’s partner, Matt Mielke

March 4, 2025

Gallery

Photos: Winter storm leaves over a foot of snow

Residents in Durango North Village on County Road 203 dig out their cars on Friday as a winter storm leaves…

February 15, 2025

Local News

Storm expected to bring feet of snow to San Juan Mountains

system to pass through Southwest Colorado before atmospheric river hits Thursday evening

February 11, 2025

New Mexico

New Mexico snowpacks in the red, dry and hot weather expected

Temperatures around state 11 to 22 degrees above average for this time of year

February 5, 2025

Local News

Will the next six weeks turn around Southwest Colorado’s dismal snowpack?

Reservoir managers hope winter weather will up their supply headed into spring

February 5, 2025

Local News

Photos: New snowcat arrives at Chapman Hill

A new Prinoth winch snowcat arrives Thursday at Chapman Hill Ski Area. The old snowcat can be seen in the…

January 11, 2025

Local News

Winter system will bring snow to Southwest Colorado

Juan Mountains favored for 3 to 6 inches

January 7, 2025

Local News

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

monsoon delivers more than normal rain for summer months

December 28, 2024

Local News

Photo: Sledding in the snow

Residents and visitors to Durango gathered at Buckley Park with their children Saturday morning to do some sledding after a…

December 28, 2024

Local News

Red Mountain pass to close Saturday morning following storm

Weather expected to clear by Saturday morning, meteorologist says

December 27, 2024

Local News

As winter nears, Durango’s houseless community looks to stay warm

overnight warming center will be available on nights below 15 degrees

December 9, 2024