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U.S. Highway 550 mountain passes closed; no estimated time for reopening

Snowfall and rain expected until end of week in Southwest Colorado

March 21, 2023

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Scattered snowstorms expected throughout the week across Southwest Colorado

elevations likely to see more rain than snow

March 19, 2023

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Photos: Practicing their shovel pass

Jacob La Croix, left, and Drew Lasater, members of the Fort Lewis College football team, remove snow Thursday from the…

March 16, 2023

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Boulder falls onto La Posta Road causing damage

Snowmelt and rainfall likely caused the rock to come down

March 14, 2023

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Photo: Afternoon shuffle

The Nordic track at Hillcrest Golf Club, and the San Juan Mountains in the background, have received above-average snowfall this…

March 3, 2023

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Snow days force Durango School District to tinker with schedule

9-R will discontinue early release after April 10 and students must attend classes on April 24

March 3, 2023

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Snowmobiler who rescued friend from avalanche in La Plata Mountains urges preparation

‘I'm just glad that I instinctually knew which steps to take,’ says rescuer

March 1, 2023

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Durango requests residents limit curbside parking ahead of snowstorm

wants to test compliance amid discussions of revised street-cleaning strategy

February 22, 2023

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Powerful winter storm expected to arrive this evening in Southwest Colorado

to a foot of snow forecast in some areas

February 21, 2023

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Chapman, Hesperus ski areas thrive after previous lackluster seasons

Low-elevation snowfall a boon to community-based ski hills

February 21, 2023

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Drivers warned not to park downtown late tonight, early Friday

crews will be clearing ice and snow

February 17, 2023

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Durango-area residents witness pink lightning during snowstorm

Unusual weather phenomena is known by experts as ‘thundersnow’

February 14, 2023

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Celebrating 60 years of Hesperus skiing

Beloved ski hill, once a family enterprise, maintains its character

February 13, 2023

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Streets packed with snow and ice delay city trash and recycling services

Durango residents missing mail wonder what’s up with the post office

January 26, 2023

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Photo: Recent snow has damaged trees

Reid Garrison, an arborist with Durango Parks and Recreation, saws off limbs of a tree damaged by recent snowstorms. The…

January 26, 2023

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La Plata County residents turn to social media for help clearing driveways, sidewalks

storms have left many overwhelmed with excessive snow removal

January 21, 2023

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Drier weather coming to Southwest Colorado

snow with periods of sunshine expected through Monday

January 20, 2023

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Photos: Snow storm causes disruptions in Durango, La Plata County

A Colorado Department of Transportation snow thrower clears piled up snow from the side of U.S. Highway 160 in west…

January 18, 2023

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Photo: Setting the course for winter sports at Hillcrest Golf Club

Eric Dunn, with Hillcrest Golf Club, grooms a portion of the 5K Nordic trail on Tuesday at the golf course…

January 17, 2023

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Sunday storm brings more snow to Southwest Colorado

and snow tires required to drive north on U.S. Highway 550 over Coal Bank Pass

January 15, 2023

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Wave of storms heading toward Southwest Colorado

Low-pressure systems moving in from California and Oregon will bring more snow to region

January 14, 2023

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Fort Lewis College’s good Samaritan strikes again

Dobrient extends his streak of rescuing stranded friends

January 7, 2023

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La Plata County plans gravel road grading

will prioritize roads based on their condition and accessibility

January 5, 2023

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New year brings storms to Southwest Colorado, with more to come

roads shuttered Durango schools and closed mountain passes

January 3, 2023