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Photo: Lesson learned

Philip Meisner gives Talia Muechlnickel a skateboard lesson at the Durango Skate Park on a warm Tuesday afternoon. (Jerry McBride/Durango…

February 10, 2026

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Warm, wet storms expected to hit Southwest Colorado this week

light precipitation is welcome in dry winter stretch

February 10, 2026

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Photo: A winding path

Steve and Karen Schain go for a walk on the northern section of the Animas River Trail on Thursday as…

February 5, 2026

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Photo: Golfing in February?

Ben Harding and others take advantage of warm temperatures to work on their golf swings Tuesday at Hillcrest Golf Club.…

February 3, 2026

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Winter storm blesses Durango with modest 4 inches of snow

Purgatory receives a foot of powder, skiers ‘stoked’

January 24, 2026

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Winter storm could bring heavy snow to San Juan Mountains

expected to be hazardous Friday night into Saturday

January 22, 2026

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Photos: Ice fishing tournament canceled at Vallecito Reservoir

The October flooding at Vallecito Reservoir underscored the importance of getting the dam spillway repaired. If the reservoir had been…

January 15, 2026

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Snow returns to Southwest Colorado

Mountains could see several inches; dry, warm weather to follow

January 5, 2026

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More rain, not snow, expected early next week in lower parts of Southwest Colorado

Don’t panic just yet, meteorologist says: Snowpack is doing OK

January 3, 2026

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Warm weather boosts fishing, hurts skiing and water reserves in Southwest Colorado

Outdoor, tourism sectors feel effects of mild season

December 30, 2025

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Durango flirts with record warm temperatures Christmas Day

precipitation – not necessarily snow – due in coming weeks

December 25, 2025

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Will this week’s storm bring Durango a white Christmas?

system expected to bring rain to valleys, snow to higher elevations

December 22, 2025

Local News

What does recent dry spell mean for snowpack and winter forecast?

‘I actually have a lot of hope still for this year,’ forecaster says

December 20, 2025

Regional News

Hurricane-force wind downs power lines, fans wildfires in Colorado

Power poles along U.S. Highway 93 near Golden, Colo., snapped in half during a strong wind storm on Wednesday, Dec.…

December 19, 2025

Nation & World

Washington flooding forces an entire city to evacuate as rivers top historic highs

A home is surrounded by floodwaters near Twin Rivers Snohomish County Park in Arlington, Wash., on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025.…

December 12, 2025

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Snowstorm blankets Southwest Colorado; more on the way

Flights largely unaffected, but icy roads make for slick driving conditions

December 4, 2025

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Low-elevation storm impacts driving, flights in Southwest Colorado

Officials urge drivers to check weather, road conditions and be prepared

December 3, 2025

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Purgatory Resort aims to open Friday

Snow, cooler temperatures expected later this week

November 26, 2025

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Snowy conditions may hinder Thanksgiving travel in Durango, San Juan Mountains

expected to arrive this weekend, meteorologist says

November 25, 2025

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Drought, range control, New World screwworm – La Plata County ranchers have a lot on their plate

Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen discuss management strategies

November 21, 2025

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Mountains across Southwest Colorado see first major snowstorm of the season

Officials urge drivers, backcountry recreators to be aware of changing conditions

November 17, 2025

Southwest Life

Rainfall brings Colorado River drought relief, but concerns for next year’s water supply remain

Water levels sit low in Lake Powell near Bullfrog, Utah, on Sept. 15, 2025. Negotiations to manage the shrinking reservoir…

November 16, 2025

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Weekend storm could bring snowfall to Southwest Colorado

Mountains above 9,000 feet may receive 4-8 inches

November 15, 2025

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Photo: Shear beauty above Florida Mesa

Altostratus undulatus clouds could be seen Wednesday from the Florida Mesa southeast of Durango. The wavy look is caused by…

November 6, 2025