Colorado’s early snowmelt is a preview of a hotter future a longer wildfire season and major headaches for state water managers March 23, 2026
Mountain Capital Partners’ $37.5 million commitment to be partially allotted to Purgatory upgrades Funding to go to new Gelande Lift, snowmaking, Lift 1 system March 20, 2026
Winter plagued by ‘freakishly bad’ atmospheric pattern, meteorologists say snowfall quickly followed by 60-degree temperatures February 26, 2026
Warm, wet storms expected to hit Southwest Colorado this week light precipitation is welcome in dry winter stretch February 10, 2026
Durango flirts with record warm temperatures Christmas Day precipitation – not necessarily snow – due in coming weeks December 25, 2025
Rep. Jeff Hurd’s bill to update snowpack measurement technology clears House Legislation would make measuring, predicting snowpack more accurate December 12, 2025
‘Snow drought’ observed across the West, amid higher-than-average winter temps Mexico’s snow cover was one quarter of the median level usually observed on Dec. 10 December 12, 2025
Low-elevation storm impacts driving, flights in Southwest Colorado Officials urge drivers to check weather, road conditions and be prepared December 3, 2025
Purgatory Resort delays opening day weather, lack of snow push back start of 2025-26 ski season November 20, 2025
Colorado Avalanche Information Center begins forecasts for 2025-26 season updates help backcountry travelers avoid risk November 4, 2025
Winter arrives early for Florida duo who become stuck on snowbound Engineer Pass feet of snow trap father, son in Jeep with low fuel October 24, 2025
State Patrol cracks down early on Colorado mountain chain law Patrol urges compliance to keep I-70 safe when storms hit October 1, 2025
Weekend showers to give way to tranquil weather in Montezuma County Rain, snow expected in Cortez; San Juan Mountains could receive accumulation April 17, 2025
Colorado is split into snowpack haves and have-nots, drought report shows northern mountains are loaded with snow, but to the south, paltry snowpack illustrates alarmingly high temperatures recorded in the past… March 14, 2025
Purgatory Resort shuffles staff as low snowfall stresses resort ‘We’re pretty bullish on still having a good season,’ general manager says March 6, 2025
Ophir Pass avalanche victim remembered for drive, warmth ‘She was super easy to love,’ said Sarah Steinwand’s partner, Matt Mielke March 4, 2025
Photos: Winter storm leaves over a foot of snow Residents in Durango North Village on County Road 203 dig out their cars on Friday as a winter storm leaves… February 15, 2025
Storm expected to bring feet of snow to San Juan Mountains system to pass through Southwest Colorado before atmospheric river hits Thursday evening February 11, 2025
Will the next six weeks turn around Southwest Colorado’s dismal snowpack? Reservoir managers hope winter weather will up their supply headed into spring February 5, 2025
Winter system will bring snow to Southwest Colorado Juan Mountains favored for 3 to 6 inches January 7, 2025
Red Mountain pass to close Saturday morning following storm Weather expected to clear by Saturday morning, meteorologist says December 27, 2024
As winter nears, Durango’s houseless community looks to stay warm overnight warming center will be available on nights below 15 degrees December 9, 2024
Snowstorm moves into Colorado in advance of Thanksgiving Mountain passes north of Durango could see over 2 feet of snow November 26, 2024
Second fall storm to blanket Coal Bank, Molas passes with snow Pacific Northwest system will send temperatures plummeting October 28, 2024
