Subzero temps expected to kick off the new year in Southwest Colorado A week of storms boosted snowpack to above average in San Juan Mountains January 1, 2022
Good snowpack opens up trails for cross-country skiing and fat biking Chicken Creek trails are groomed for skiers; Dolores Boggy Draw trails are groomed for fat biking December 31, 2021
Consecutive storms to bring more snow to Southwest Colorado could become treacherous; avalanche danger is high December 27, 2021
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 December 13, 2021
Thousands lose power in Archuleta, La Plata counties Wet, heavy snow weighs on lines and snaps tree branches across LPEA service area December 11, 2021
What if we have another dry winter? ‘Think of our mountains like a big sponge’ Scientists and water managers hope for snow, but they have reason for concern December 9, 2021
‘Atmospheric river,’ ‘bomb cyclone’ and ‘snowmageddon’; How do scientists come up with weather terms? phrases make it into the Glossary of Meteorology, others don’t December 9, 2021
‘Hefty’ winter storm could drop 1 to 2 feet of snow in San Juan Mountains towns expected to see 3-4 inches; winter storm watch is in effect starting Wednesday December 8, 2021
‘Great Resignation’ hits snowplow drivers: ‘Some (people) are not going to be happy with the level of service’ Durango residents can expect slower and less extensive plowing this winter December 6, 2021
Purgatory finds the right temps to fire up new snow guns A good night of snowmaking allows resort to move opening day (again) to Saturday November 19, 2021
Warm, dry weather forces Purgatory to push back opening day Above-average temperatures have made snowmaking difficult this fall November 18, 2021
Photos: Snowstorm arrives in Southwest Colorado Drivers distracted by slushy roads, epic fall scenery in Dolores River Valley October 12, 2021
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 October 4, 2021
Snow covers area mountains Clouds open up long enough to show the snow-covered La Plata Mountains on Friday west of Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry… October 2, 2021
Drought saps agricultural economy in Southwest Colorado snowpack leaves McPhee Reservoir low for season May 25, 2021
Spring storm soaks Southwest Colorado, blankets mountain passes with snow Bank and Molas reopen after closure May 21, 2021
Animas River projected to stay low over coming months Snowpack has already peaked, and remains below average April 27, 2021
Dusty snow tied to shorter spring runoff in Southwest Colorado layers have already coated this year’s snowpack, increasing solar radiation April 16, 2021
Low flows on Dolores River will hurt fish snowpack reduces downstream release from McPhee dam; many trout expected to die April 15, 2021
Colorado snowmobilers can finally rev up their machines – and take a class in snowmobile sales extends surge in the sales of boats, ATVs and RVs March 10, 2021
Recent snowstorms barely scratch surface of Colorado’s drought Forecasts for the next few months aren’t optimistic, either March 5, 2021
Quick-moving storm blankets high country in new snow has mostly moved out of region, meteorologist says March 4, 2021
Second storm zeros in on Montezuma County valleys also closes mountain passes, recharges ski resorts February 16, 2021
Third wave of snow expected to hit Southwest Colorado on Monday evening of storms helps boost winter snowpack February 15, 2021
