Weather

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

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

Expect a longer wildfire season and major headaches for state water managers

March 23, 2026 • Sam Brasch — Colorado Public Radio

Southwest Colorado prepares to rein in water use

Southwest Colorado prepares to rein in water use

‘The outlook for this year is grim,’ said Ken Beck, superintendent of Pine River Irrigation District

March 21, 2026 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Heat wave to hit much of Colorado heading into first day of spring

Heat wave to hit much of Colorado heading into first day of spring

National Weather Service forecasts temperatures in the 80s Thursday through Saturday in Durango

March 19, 2026 • Tegan Wendland — Colorado Public Radio

Chapman Hill ski area shuts down for the season

Chapman Hill ski area shuts down for the season

Warm temperatures and thin snowpack end Durango hill’s winter run

March 13, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Photo: Hammock in the sky

Photo: Hammock in the sky

Xiimara Salazar, a Fort Lewis College freshman from Alaska, enjoys downtime Tuesday on campus with temperatures in the 60s. (Jerry…

March 10, 2026 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor