Weather science

Winter plagued by ‘freakishly bad’ atmospheric pattern, meteorologists say

Winter plagued by ‘freakishly bad’ atmospheric pattern, meteorologists say

snowfall quickly followed by 60-degree temperatures

February 26, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Northern lights may be visible over Durango tonight

Northern lights may be visible over Durango tonight

storm from flare expected to light up night skies

January 20, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Rep. Jeff Hurd’s bill to update snowpack measurement technology clears House

Rep. Jeff Hurd’s bill to update snowpack measurement technology clears House

Legislation would make measuring, predicting snowpack more accurate

December 12, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

A lesser-known Farmers’ Almanac will fold after 2 centuries, citing money trouble

Business (general)

A lesser-known Farmers’ Almanac will fold after 2 centuries, citing money trouble

Farmers' Almanac editor Sondra Duncan and publisher Peter Geiger pose in a corn field with the 2012 edition of the…

November 7, 2025 • By PATRICK WHITTLE and KATHY McCORMACK — Associated Press

What role does climate change play in extreme weather events like flooding at Vallecito?

What role does climate change play in extreme weather events like flooding at Vallecito?

floods not uncommon, but severity can be made worse by warming atmosphere, scientists say

October 21, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Forecasters say we’re in for another hot summer

Forecasters say we’re in for another hot summer

care providers preparing for more heat-related illnesses

June 12, 2025 • Haylee May — Colorado Public Radio

Snowflakes, death threats, and dollar signs: Cloud seeding is at a crossroads

Snowflakes, death threats, and dollar signs: Cloud seeding is at a crossroads

is using a technology that can add more water to the state’s supply

April 24, 2025 • Alex Hager — KUNC