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April rain lifts Cortez precipitation totals, but relief is minor

April rain lifts Cortez precipitation totals, but relief is minor

Snowpack in Dolores Basin remains low as water restrictions set to begin across the region

Freeze watch issued for Southwest Colorado Wednesday night

Freeze watch issued for Southwest Colorado Wednesday night

Forecaster says unusually warm spring prompted earlier freeze alerts

Cortez City Council hears water supply report in the midst of severe drought

Cortez City Council hears water supply report in the midst of severe drought

Dolores Water Conservancy District General Manager Ken Curtis discusses municipal and agricultural consequences at Tuesday’s City Council meeting

Cortez and surrounding areas see freeze warning and small chances of precipitation

Cortez and surrounding areas see freeze warning and small chances of precipitation

advises residents to protect sensitive crops and outdoor plumbing

Colorado’s early snowmelt is a preview of a hotter future

Colorado’s early snowmelt is a preview of a hotter future

a longer wildfire season and major headaches for state water managers

Chapman Hill ski area shuts down for the season

Chapman Hill ski area shuts down for the season

temperatures and thin snowpack end Durango hill’s winter run

Winter plagued by ‘freakishly bad’ atmospheric pattern, meteorologists say

Winter plagued by ‘freakishly bad’ atmospheric pattern, meteorologists say

snowfall quickly followed by 60-degree temperatures

February 26, 2026

Montezuma-Cortez schools release students because of storm

Montezuma-Cortez schools release students because of storm

alert from the district was sent out at 2:13 p.m.

February 18, 2026

Warm, wet storms expected to hit Southwest Colorado this week

Warm, wet storms expected to hit Southwest Colorado this week

light precipitation is welcome in dry winter stretch

February 10, 2026

Photos: Ice fishing tournament canceled at Vallecito Reservoir

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

Snow returns to Southwest Colorado

Snow returns to Southwest Colorado

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

January 5, 2026

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

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

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

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

Outdoor, tourism sectors feel effects of mild season

December 30, 2025

Durango flirts with record warm temperatures Christmas Day

Durango flirts with record warm temperatures Christmas Day

precipitation – not necessarily snow – due in coming weeks

December 25, 2025

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

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

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

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

‘Snow drought’ observed across the West, amid higher-than-average winter temps

‘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

Snowstorm blankets Southwest Colorado; more on the way

Snowstorm blankets Southwest Colorado; more on the way

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

December 4, 2025

Low-elevation storm impacts driving, flights in Southwest Colorado

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 aims to open Friday

Purgatory Resort aims to open Friday

Snow, cooler temperatures expected later this week

November 26, 2025

Snowy conditions may hinder Thanksgiving travel in San Juan Mountains

Snowy conditions may hinder Thanksgiving travel in San Juan Mountains

expected to arrive this weekend, meteorologist says

November 25, 2025

Cortez stormwater master plan charts upgrades after decades without improvement

Cortez stormwater master plan charts upgrades after decades without improvement

will map existing infrastructure, deficiencies for next 10-20 years

October 20, 2025

Evacuations lifted for northern Vallecito

Evacuations lifted for northern Vallecito

Returning residents urged to be cautious amid lingering hazards

October 16, 2025

2 to 4 more inches of rain expected across Southwest Colorado

2 to 4 more inches of rain expected across Southwest Colorado

could reach or exceed peak flows, cause more flooding

October 13, 2025