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More winter weather on the way to Southwest Colorado

week’s storm is expected to be warmer, likely bringing more rain than snow to low elevations

Storm blankets San Juan Mountains with 24 inches of snow

A resident who lives near Purgatory Resort digs out of 24 inches of snow Friday after a snow storm moved…

Thousands lose power in Archuleta, La Plata counties

Wet, heavy snow weighs on lines and snaps tree branches across LPEA service area

Storm causes delays, crashes and brings 1-2 feet of snow to San Juan Mountains

conditions led to spin-outs and highway closures

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Second storm expected to bring 1-2 feet of snow to San Juan Mountains

National Weather Service warns drivers of icy conditions late Thursday, early Friday

Four Corners farmers say it was a good year, despite some setbacks

vendors report plentiful crops, but a lack of water and labor

Winter weather is on its way to Southwest Colorado

weeks of above-normal temperatures, two storm systems bring promise of snow

Photo: A sunny stroll along the Animas River

Sunny skies and temperatures in the 60s on Thursday drew people to the Animas River. Sunny skies and warm weather…

Photo: A beautiful day for golf

Golfers enjoy warm temperatures and sunshine Tuesday at Hillcrest Golf Club. The first days of December are expected to be…

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

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

Purgatory Resort announces opening date, with a caveat – there must be snow

doubled its snowmaking capacity, but warm temperatures have been a challenge

Storm produces 2-4 inches of wet, ‘cement’-like snow in San Juan Mountains

Another quick-moving system is forecast for next week

Quick-moving storm could bring 6 inches of snow to San Juan Mountains

Cortez, Durango and Pagosa to receive light rain; bigger system in long-term forecast

Southwest Colorado expected to receive moisture from ‘atmospheric river’ moving in from Pacific

Weather Service says rain needed with dryer-than-normal winter expected

Last month was the hottest September for San Juan Mountains, San Luis Valley

September was the third-warmest in Colorado’s history, tying with 1998

Photos: Fall storm brings snow line closer to Durango’s front door

Hayden Lubit, 15, waits for his ride in font of Durango High School as snow flurries move through town Tuesday…

Winter weather arrives early, with reports of a foot or more of snow in the high country

Mountain passes turn icy; Wolf Creek Pass closes for five hours

Snow storm moves through the San Juan Mountains on Tuesday

Winter weather advisory could bring a foot of snow to San Juan Mountains

Purgatory Resort plans to fire up snow guns later this month

Update: Winter storm advisory issued for Montezuma and La Plata counties; heavy snow expected

snowfall is expected at higher elevations

Rain, cold air expected through middle of next week

possible at elevations of 8,000 feet and higher

Update: Precipitation headed to Southwest Colorado, but milder winter expected

A weaker La Niña likely will lead to a milder winter, though snow has already fallen in Southwest Colorado

Photo: Rain falls, umbrellas go up

Umbrellas and coats were a common sight in Durango on Tuesday, as cooler temperatures and rain moved through the region.…