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Spring storms forecast to wet Southwest Colorado this weekend, early next week

Two systems will bring rain, snow and the possibility of lightning

DATE: Apr 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: A very welcome spring storm

A spring storm Tuesday and Wednesday brought 1 to 2 feet of snow to the San Juan Mountains, including about 17 inches in Silverton, 19 inches at Wolf Creek Pass and 11 inches in Telluride. M...

DATE: Apr 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Gallery

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

Expect a longer wildfire season and major headaches for state water managers

DATE: Mar 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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

DATE: Mar 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Major snowfall quickly followed by 60-degree temperatures

DATE: Feb 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Warm, wet storms expected to hit Southwest Colorado this week

Even light precipitation is welcome in dry winter stretch

DATE: Feb 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango flirts with record warm temperatures Christmas Day

More precipitation – not necessarily snow – due in coming weeks

DATE: Dec 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rep. Jeff Hurd’s bill to update snowpack measurement technology clears House

Legislation would make measuring, predicting snowpack more accurate

DATE: Dec 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

New Mexico’s snow cover was one quarter of the median level usually observed on Dec. 10

DATE: Dec 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Low-elevation storm impacts driving, flights in Southwest Colorado

Officials urge drivers to check weather, road conditions and be prepared

DATE: Dec 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort delays opening day

Warm weather, lack of snow push back start of 2025-26 ski season

DATE: Nov 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Avalanche Information Center begins forecasts for 2025-26 season

CAIC updates help backcountry travelers avoid risk

DATE: Nov 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News