It might be dry in town, but San Juan Mountains receive steady snowstorms Purgatory Resort reported 11 inches in four days; more to come February 7, 2020
Weak snowpack blamed for uptick in avalanches started by backcountry travelers and snowmobilers have triggered 35 slides this winter in San Juan Mountains January 28, 2020
Ice climbing death in Ouray a rarity among avalanche fatalities, records show report says guide service was not using beacons January 24, 2020
Colorado avalanche death illustrates how low-risk conditions can be fatal Michelle Lindsay died while backcountry skiing on Cameron Pass December 30, 2019
Backcountry travelers learn ins and outs of avalanche safety is high, Friends of San Juans offers free clinics as avalanche risk rises December 29, 2019
Update: Crashes, avalanche danger prompt closure of Red Mountain Pass closes Red Mountain Pass between Silverton and Ouray indefinitely December 27, 2019
After avalanche destroys home, Hinsdale County sheriff resigns Casey says snowslide has ‘taken its toll’ December 17, 2019
Two more snow systems expected by Sunday Thanksgiving storm set ‘perfect recipe’ for slides in the San Juans December 5, 2019
Free avalanche courses offered in Montezuma, Dolores counties Friends of the San Juans provides classes and field clinics November 26, 2019
Trees brought down in avalanches can be collected for free Project helps clear mountain roads, officials say August 7, 2019
Animas River San Juan County closes road after avalanche Avalanche debris flow diverts path of Upper Animas River July 1, 2019
Cabin near Silverton ‘obliterated’ by avalanche crews just reaching structure hit by slide in March April 29, 2019
Local News CDOT warns about undetonated bombs from avalanche mitigation were in rugged terrain, but CDOT says public should be aware April 19, 2019
Local News Durango train punches through avalanche paths ahead of summer season buried in 60 feet of snow in some locations April 6, 2019
Local News Video: Flyover shows Red Mountain Pass buried by heavy snow, avalanches U.S. Highway 550 north of Silverton was closed for 19 days in March March 28, 2019
Local News Silverton may close backcountry for avalanche danger risk prompts potentially unprecedented move March 14, 2019
Colorado sees record avalanche activity Intense snowfall on weak snowpack triggers hundreds of slides March 13, 2019
Local News Colorado has seen an ‘unprecedented’ avalanche onslaught this March than 550 avalanches reported across the state March 12, 2019
Local News Hinsdale County sheriff, two daughters injured when avalanche hits their home snow led to extreme danger for slides March 12, 2019
Local News Storm heads to Southwest Colorado; Red Mountain Pass remains closed Avalanche danger remains ‘considerable’ March 10, 2019
Local News Update: Backcountry skier killed in avalanche identified was reported missing Sunday; searchers found body Monday March 5, 2019
Local News Avalanches in Durango? It can (and has) happened depth and weight of snow, slides are possible in city limits February 22, 2019
Local News Four mountain passes to close Thursday morning for avalanche blasting country expected to receive about 2 feet of snow February 6, 2019
