How did the Christmas storm stack up in history?

warmest, coldest, wettest and snowiest Christmases in Cortez and Durango as recorded by the National Weather Service

Snow disrupts holiday travel across Southwest Colorado

National Weather Service forecasts new snow for Wednesday

Consecutive storms to bring more snow to Southwest Colorado

could become treacherous; avalanche danger is high

New storm brings snow to mountains in Southwest Colorado

winter storm warning issued for Sunday and Monday

Wet weather forecast through holiday week in Southwest Colorado

rain, snow expected after parts of region dig out

Christmas storm dumps snow on high mountains; four passes close for avalanche work

Traction laws put into effect near Ophir and Silverton in Southwest Colorado

Storm dumps 3-12 inches of snow, closes schools and brings wind gusts of 80 mph

reports widespread power outages across La Plata County

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

Thousands lose power in Archuleta, La Plata counties

Wet, heavy snow weighs on lines and snaps tree branches across LPEA service area

‘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

‘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

Four Corners farmers say it was a good year, despite some setbacks

vendors report plentiful crops, but a lack of water and labor

Winter weather is on its way to Southwest Colorado

weeks of above-normal temperatures, two storm systems bring promise of snow

Data gaps in Southwest Colorado limit what we know about local climate change

of radar and spotty ground monitoring make long-term forecasting difficult

Purgatory Resort announces opening date, with a caveat – there must be snow

doubled its snowmaking capacity, but warm temperatures have been a challenge

Storm produces 2-4 inches of wet, ‘cement’-like snow in San Juan Mountains

Another quick-moving system is forecast for next week

Quick-moving storm could bring 6 inches of snow to San Juan Mountains

Cortez, Durango and Pagosa to receive light rain; bigger system in long-term forecast

Winter weather advisory is in effect at midnight in Southwest Colorado

to 8 inches of snow expected in San Juan Mountains; thunderstorms at lower elevations

Southwest Colorado expected to receive moisture from ‘atmospheric river’ moving in from Pacific

Weather Service says rain needed with dryer-than-normal winter expected

Winter weather arrives early, with reports of a foot or more of snow in the high country

Mountain passes turn icy; Wolf Creek Pass closes for five hours

Snow storm moves through the San Juan Mountains on Tuesday

Photos: Snowstorm arrives in Southwest Colorado

Drivers distracted by slushy roads, epic fall scenery in Dolores River Valley

Last month was the hottest September for San Juan Mountains, San Luis Valley

Statewide, it was the third-warmest September in Colorado’s history, tying with 1998

Update: Winter storm advisory issued for Montezuma and La Plata counties; heavy snow expected

snowfall is expected at higher elevations