Dark rain clouds move through the San Juan Mountains on Tuesday near Molas Pass as sun hits nearby peaks. On Wednesday, Durango will see a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. with a high of 81, according to the National Weather Service. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast in Silverton, mainly before 5 p.m., and a high temperature of 65 is expected. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)

A heavy downpour moves through the West Needle Mountains on Tuesday east of Purgatory Resort. On Wednesday, Durango will see a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. with a high of 81, according to the National Weather Service. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast in Silverton, mainly before 5 p.m., and a high temperature of 65 is expected. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)