Weather

Warm, dry weather set to break this week in Southwest Colorado

of precipitation increase by weekend

Photo: Weather is perfect for running

Fort Lewis College student Josh Lingbloom takes advantage of warmer temperatures Tuesday and dry trails on Rim Drive for an…

Another winter storm on its way

Snowfall could reach 8 to 14 inches in high country

Photo: A sliver of spring lingers

A Fort Lewis College student crosses campus Thursday, as seen through architectural elements, in springtime weather. But a wintery storm…

Spring snowfall leaves 20 inches on Red Mountain Pass

precipitation expected today

Winter weather returns to high country in Southwest Colorado

laws in effect for Coal Bank, Molas, Red Mountain passes

Photo: Cruisin’ the Trail

With a little help from a friend, a skateboarder cruises Thursday along the Animas River Trail behind the Durango Public…

Photos: Sunshine, warm temperatures bring blossoms

Photos: Nature’s icy art show

These icicles with the sun in the background were taken in Dolores.Courtesy Brandon Thompson The Durango Herald asked readers on…

Elderly passengers stuck in bus on Lizard Head Pass

Emergency personnel working to get people to safety

Photo: Geese today, ski run tomorrow?

The geese had Hillcrest Golf Course all to themselves Thursday evening, but expected storms in Southwest Colorado through Saturday may…

Highway 550 mountain passes stay closed overnight Saturday

Head reopened Saturday afternoon

UPDATE: Passes north of Durango closed after avalanches

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file The passes were closed shortly after 8 a.m., and there was no estimated time for reopening.…

Photo: Keeping ahead of the snow

Kern Rucker stops traffic as Chris Tucson pours salt along the train tracks on Wednesday to prepare the Durango &…

Red Mountain, Cumbres passes reopen

storm expected to arrive Saturday

Winter storm warning issued for Christmas Eve and Day

10 to 14 inches of snow expected in the San Juans

Winter storm slams parts of U.S.

least 5 reported dead

Photo: Clouds lift to reveal a frosty layer

Clouds clung to the west Needle Mountains on Tuesday morning, a day after a Pacific storm unloaded more than a…

Photo: Winter’s arrival

Winter weather advisory extended until midnight Saturday in S.W. Colo.

expected to clear by Sunday afternoon

Photo: Bicyclist enjoys good riding weather

A bicyclist races around the bottom of a satellite dish while doing laps on campus at Fort Lewis College under…

Photo: Dog days of summer are long gone

Now it’s official. Never mind the weather, fall colors or pumpkins all over town, Koira the dog says the dog…

Photo: A solar light show

Fall colors are starting to appear among cattails at lower elevations like these shot Monday southeast of Elmore’s Corner. The…

Photo: Rain and sun