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Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio school districts close Tuesday for icy road conditions

One-day storm brought snow, cold temperatures that caused slick roads

December 13, 2022

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Snowstorm hits San Juan Mountains

Avalanche risk increases, little snow sticks in lower valleys

December 6, 2022

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Weekend winter storms predicted to bring minimal snow

Purgatory Resort plans to open beginner terrain regardless of snowfall amounts

December 1, 2022

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Photo: Storm leaves San Juan Mountains with a fresh coat of snow

Snow from a storm late Monday and early Tuesday left the San Juan Mountains with a fresh coat of snow…

November 29, 2022

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Passing storm deposits snow in Durango, spares neighboring towns

Silverton received 1½ inches, but U.S. Highway 550 was mostly clear

November 14, 2022

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Photos: Snow moves through Durango area

Devlin Berger walks down East Second Avenue on Thursday as snow flurries move through Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Purgatory Resort…

November 3, 2022

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center begins daily forecasts, warns of early season dangers

A base layer is already being exposed to warmer temperatures, which could make for unstable conditions

November 1, 2022

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Early morning storms bring snow to San Juan Mountains

Lake reports close to 5 inches of snow noon Sunday; winds hit Cortez

October 24, 2022

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Temperatures to drop, snow expected at higher elevations in Southwest Colorado

dip La Niña: Forecast of rare weather phenomenon marks third occurrence since 1950

October 22, 2022

Regional News

Is Colorado using the right weather words when it’s time for an ‘alerta’?

Studies show language used to issue warnings may not be strong enough in Spanish or in English

October 4, 2022

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Flood watch issued for Four Corners and beyond

Flooding possible in Southwest Colorado and southeast Utah, National Weather Service warns

July 27, 2022

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Forecast calls for rain in Durango and Cortez

the monsoonal pattern won’t be enough to break the drought

July 26, 2022

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Mesa Verde National Park’s Long Fire, ignited by lightning, under control

expected to be fully contained by Sunday evening

July 23, 2022

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‘Heat dome’ delivers above-average temps, but hasn’t broken any records

Plata County has seen 18 record-high days in 2022 based on 26 years of data

July 9, 2022

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Heat dome set to scorch Southwest Colorado

and dry weather will replace rains this weekend

July 8, 2022

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June rains top monthly normals in Southwest Colorado

Moisture improves fire and rafting conditions, could signal early start to monsoon

June 24, 2022

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Durango receives half inch of moisture during weekend storms

officials say wind and lightning remain a concern

June 19, 2022

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Smoke, dust darken Durango skies

burning in Arizona linked to Monday’s haze in Southwest Colorado

June 14, 2022

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Warm and breezy weather expected for the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

Forecasts show 58 degrees around Saturday’s start time with 5 to 10 mph winds up the Animas Valley

May 25, 2022

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Spring winds reach 56 mph in Durango, last longer than usual

flag warning triggers burn ban in La Plata County

May 11, 2022

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As drought and wind plague Southwest Colorado, one family finds too much water

and rivers are rising fast from snowmelt, creating hazardous conditions

May 9, 2022

Regional News

Southern Colorado is being slammed by dust and wind. They’ll lessen Tuesday, but be back later this week

tan haze is largely composed of debris from blowing in from northwest New Mexico

May 9, 2022

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Hold on to your hats: Spring winds are kicking up across Southwest Colorado

and warm systems merge this time of year to create thermally driven gusts

April 6, 2022

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‘Two-pronged storm’ to bring rain and snow to Southwest Colorado

weather advisory in effect through noon Wednesday for San Juan Mountains

March 28, 2022