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Winter storm brings another solid dusting to northern La Plata County

Mountain Pass closes because of avalanche conditions

January 15, 2024

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Up to 6 inches of snow forecast for Saturday night through Sunday

National Weather Service says higher San Juan Mountains can expect up to 18 inches of snow

January 13, 2024

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La Plata County enjoys more fresh snow

and dogs alike navigate through the white powder on Thursday

January 11, 2024

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Oh-Eee-Oh, shovel the snow

Durango residents have to clear sidewalks of snow – what happens if they don’t?

January 10, 2024

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Photos: Snow blankets Vallecito

winter storms leave their mark at Vallecito Reservoir

January 10, 2024

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Helping each other out

storm leaves the Durango area covered in snow

January 9, 2024

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Wolf Creek Pass to close Monday morning for avalanche mitigation

Area is reporting 24 inches of snow over the last 24 hours

January 7, 2024

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Forecast says winter storm to hit Durango with just under 12 inches of snow

least two more weather systems expected later in week

January 6, 2024

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Photos: Durango youth enjoy sledding at Buckley Park

times at Buckley hill on Thursday, as the Durango sees at least three inches of fresh snow

January 4, 2024

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First snow of 2024 coming to Southwest Colorado on Thursday

Durango could see as much as 6 inches; Montezuma County can expect 1 to 3 inches

January 3, 2024

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Wishing for a wet Christmas? You might be in luck

Don’t expect a snowy landing for Santa’s sleigh at lower elevations

December 22, 2023

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Durango street crews to begin snow removal in downtown at midnight Friday

parked on street sides after 2 a.m. will be towed, city warns

November 30, 2023

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Snowstorm moves through the area

season’s first big snowstorm causes problems for drivers and makes for a winter wonderland

November 25, 2023

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Snow descends on Durango

Forecasters say storm could dump 6 inches in Durango area

November 24, 2023

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Sticks in snow

Snowtography sites in the southwest could foster more climate-resilient forests

October 16, 2023

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Photos: Snow in the mountains

Snow covers the mountain peaks east of U.S. Highway 550 on Tuesday morning north of Durango as cooler temperatures move…

October 3, 2023

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History and science merge in Fort Lewis College analysis of Purgatory Resort snowpack

ski patrol data, student examines ski area’s unique snowfall patterns

May 17, 2023

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Photos: Girl Scouts say ‘thank you’ to Durango snowplow drivers, with cookies

Emersyn Roberts, 5, left, Eleanor Dugan, 6, center, and Maggie Webb, 5, with Troop 27994 Girl Scout Daisies in Durango,…

May 5, 2023

Regional News

Cloud seeding catching on amid Rocky Mountain region’s two-decade drought

Technique has been used around the world and in the Rockies for more than 50 years

April 30, 2023

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National Forest road closures extended in Southwest Colorado

Continuing snowmelt means roads are not yet drivable

April 12, 2023

Regional News

Colorado’s statewide snowpack tops 140%, though reservoirs are still low

mountain snow is good news, but what really matters is how reservoirs and soil moisture are replenished when it melts

March 30, 2023

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Photo: Chapman Hill stays open

Asa Radding, 8, works on his tricks Wednesday at the terrain park on Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango. When…

March 30, 2023

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Photo: Winds of change blow the snow away

A strong wind carries snow off a mountaintop Monday near Coal Bank Pass. Forecasters are calling for blustery weather this…

March 28, 2023

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Father, two children severely injured by rooftop snowslide at Purgatory Resort

was flown to Denver area with critical injuries

March 23, 2023