Weather

Early-season snow off to good start in Colorado’s high country

far, the biggest in-state beneficiary has been Southwest Colorado with 217% of the median snowpack

November 11, 2022

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

Local News

Winter storm to hit San Juan Mountains Wednesday

than a foot of fresh snow expected for high country; Cortez and Durango will get rain, then snow

November 1, 2022

Local News

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

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High country in Southwest Colorado offers peak fall colors heading into October

Foliage near Silverton and Ouray popping with yellows, oranges and reds

October 5, 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

October arrives with heavy rain showers; more expected this week

Forecasters say above-average moisture likely through the month

October 2, 2022

Local News

Photo: High country turns white and gold

Snow or hail covers the slopes of a West Needles’ mountain on Thursday as storms move through the area. Cooler…

September 29, 2022

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Heavy morning rain presents flood concerns for La Plata County

areas received a half-inch of moisture

September 22, 2022

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Heavy rainstorms expected Wednesday and Thursday

Precipitation provides last push of moisture heading into fall season

September 18, 2022

Local News

High pressure system turns up the heat in Durango

Temperatures climb well into the 90s

September 6, 2022

Local News

Monsoon activity expected to stay strong through September

Durango has received 7 to 9 inches of rain in past 2½ months

August 27, 2022

Local News

La Plata County sheriff says road closures also apply to bicyclists

Smith watched as cyclists rode through work zone

August 2, 2022

Local News

Summer showers help, but long-term drought persists in Southwest Colorado

Forecaster says monsoons should keep delivering near-daily rains

July 31, 2022

Local News

Photos: Dodging raindrops in Durango

Denise, of Houston, who did not give her last name, gets caught in a rainstorm Thursday afternoon in Durango. Showers…

July 28, 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

Local News

Photos: Chilling out on the Animas River

Rusty Willey fishes on the Animas River in north Durango on Tuesday as temperatures climb into the 80s. The National…

July 12, 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

Heat dome set to scorch Southwest Colorado

and dry weather will replace rains this weekend

July 8, 2022

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Photo: Roadside boulder turns into rubble

Colorado Department of Transportation workers break apart a large boulder on Tuesday along U.S. Highway 550 in north Durango. Monsoon…

June 29, 2022

Local News

Rain showers in late June dampen fire threat in Southwest Colorado

Arrival of monsoons offers hope, but fire officials remain on guard

June 27, 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

Local News

Rain in June? Forecasters say up to an inch possible through Sunday in Durango

Thunderstorms heighten possibility of lightning-sparked wildfires

June 16, 2022