Weather science

Local News

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

Local News

‘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

Local News

June rains top monthly normals in Southwest Colorado

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

June 24, 2022

Regional News

It’s been windier than usual in Colorado, and that’s a big problem

winds increase fire danger and take a bite out of agriculture and tourism

May 30, 2022

Local News

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

flag warning triggers burn ban in La Plata County

May 11, 2022

Local News

Snow misses lower elevations but slams mountains

‘Southwest flow’ and banding limited accumulations

February 24, 2022

Local News

La Plata County settles on location for radar

Equipment will likely look like a four-legged water tower with large golf ball on top

February 19, 2022

Local News

New climate normals show drier, hotter Southwest Colorado

decade scientists with NOAA update temperature and precipitation averages across the U.S.

February 3, 2022

Local News

What if we have another dry winter? ‘Think of our mountains like a big sponge’

Scientists and water managers hope for snow, but they have reason for concern

December 9, 2021

Local News

‘Atmospheric river,’ ‘bomb cyclone’ and ‘snowmageddon’; How do scientists come up with weather terms?

phrases make it into the Glossary of Meteorology, others don’t

December 9, 2021

Local News

Data gaps in Southwest Colorado limit what we know about local climate change

of radar and spotty ground monitoring make long-term forecasting difficult

November 15, 2021

Regional News

Colorado snowpack almost normal this winter, but it may not be enough

of Western Slope listed in most severe drought category

April 6, 2021

Local News

New radar project put on hold because of location problems

Selected site has limited coverage and value, critics say

April 3, 2021

Local News

Location for new radar system in Four Corners is finalized

Weather station will be built south of Durango

September 29, 2020

New Mexico

Fire on Navajo Nation goes from 300 to 3,000 acres in one day

sends smoke into Southwest Colorado, creating hazy skies

June 30, 2020

New Mexico

Rain or shine: Volunteer network helps track drought

radar is lacking, ground observers help monitor moisture

June 23, 2020

Local News

Monsoon-like storms set to continue in La Plata County

du1-i-syn “We’re about a month ahead of schedule,” said Kris Sanders, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service at Grand…

May 30, 2020

Local News

Yes, it really is quieter when it snows. Here’s why

is found between the snowflakes

February 4, 2020

Local News

Scattered, light snow expected in San Juan Mountains

temperatures to dip into single digits through weekend

January 9, 2020

Local News

Heavy snow, strong winds predicted for San Juan Mountains

may see 50 mph gusts, up to 2 feet of snow

December 14, 2019

Local News

Winter weather misses Southwest Colorado; cold expected

and moisture fell southeast of the region, meteorologists says

November 30, 2019

Local News

Fall colors expected to peak in coming days

and storms may reduce autumn’s full splendor

October 2, 2019

Local News

Southwest Colorado is getting hotter, experts say

temperatures mean less ground water, changing plants

September 24, 2019