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Winter weather returning to Cortez, San Juan Mountains

Snow and freezing temperatures to start Tuesday night

DATE: Jan 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Snowtography’ test site set up in San Juan National Forest

Study seeks relationship between tree canopy, soil moisture and snow depth; webinar on topic is Friday

DATE: Jan 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Horses rescued from mountain pasture near Groundhog Reservoir

State veterinarian called in to examine animals; case is under investigation by Dolores County Sheriff

DATE: Jan 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Skiers trigger avalanches on Yellow Mountain near Ophir

Area had high avalanche danger warning; two gullies release simultaneously

DATE: Jan 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: Dec 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Good snowpack opens up trails for cross-country skiing and fat biking

Mancos Chicken Creek trails are groomed for skiers; Dolores Boggy Draw trails are groomed for fat biking

DATE: Dec 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Consecutive storms to bring more snow to Southwest Colorado

Roads could become treacherous; avalanche danger is high

DATE: Dec 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

More winter weather on the way to Southwest Colorado

This week’s storm is expected to be warmer, likely bringing more rain than snow to low elevations

DATE: Dec 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Thousands lose power in Archuleta, La Plata counties

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

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: Dec 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Atmospheric river,’ ‘bomb cyclone’ and ‘snowmageddon’; How do scientists come up with weather terms?

Some phrases make it into the Glossary of Meteorology, others don’t

DATE: Dec 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Hefty’ winter storm could drop 1 to 2 feet of snow in San Juan Mountains

Valley towns expected to see 3-4 inches; winter storm watch is in effect starting Wednesday

DATE: Dec 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News