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Silverton is snowed-in with ‘extreme’ avalanche danger in the mountains

Spokeswoman says residents are prepared: ‘Locals actually kind of enjoy it’

March 23, 2023

Regional News

Healthy snowpack promises to offer some relief for strained water supplies

Colorado’s statewide snowpack is above average weeks ahead of normal seasonal peak

March 14, 2023

Regional News

How much snow will your favorite Colorado ski resort get? Here’s how to tell

OpenSnow forecasters give some clues about when and why Colorado ski areas get big snow

March 13, 2023

Regional News

Meet the Colorado man who always knows when – and where – it’s going to snow

morning, thousands turn to the precision snow reports crafted by Joel Gratz of OpenSnow

March 13, 2023

Local News

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

Local News

Storms on radar well into next week in Southwest Colorado

Low-pressure systems move in from the West Coast

March 1, 2023

Local News

More snow coming this week to Southwest Colorado

Durango has already doubled its snow totals from last winter; cold temperatures are expected to persist

February 27, 2023

Local News

Parade of storms to march through Southwest Colorado over next several days

gusts reached nearly 70 mph this week in Durango area

February 23, 2023

Local News

Photos: Blizzard-like conditions blow into Durango, La Plata County

Strong winds and snow on Wednesday created blizzard-like conditions in Durango, making waiting for the Durango trolley feel like an…

February 22, 2023

Local News

Powerful winter storm expected to arrive this evening in Southwest Colorado

to a foot of snow forecast in some areas

February 21, 2023

Local News

Will recent snowstorms reverse drought in Southwest Colorado?

Above-average precipitation is a boon to small basins, but downstream impacts are limited

February 16, 2023

Local News

Slow-moving system brings heavy snow to La Plata County, closing schools

Low-pressure storm brought 6-8 inches to Durango area

February 15, 2023

Local News

Durango-area residents witness pink lightning during snowstorm

Unusual weather phenomena is known by experts as ‘thundersnow’

February 14, 2023

Local News

Snowy weather expected to return this week in Southwest Colorado

blast of moisture arrives Monday, but the biggest storm comes Tuesday

February 13, 2023

Local News

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

Local News

Durango School District declares another snow day Wednesday

received more than 2 feet of snow in three days

January 18, 2023

Local News

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

Regional News

Experts brace for what the 2023 snow season holds in store

Precipitation and snowpack are above average, but meteorologists are cautiously optimistic about predictions

January 12, 2023

Local News

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

roads shuttered Durango schools and closed mountain passes

January 3, 2023

Local News

Snowstorm knocks power out for 2,775 Shenandoah-area residents early Saturday morning

Tri-State crews return electricity to LPEA members by 8:30 a.m. Saturday

December 31, 2022

Local News

More snow expected throughout weekend

Unsettled weather patterns likely to ring in the new year

December 29, 2022

Local News

La Plata County signs contract for weather radar installation

years of anticipation, region will finally have more accurate weather forecasts

December 23, 2022

Local News

Southwest Colorado can expect lower than normal temperatures this week

air mass will cause extreme cold across the U.S., could bring snow to Durango area late Wednesday

December 20, 2022