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‘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

‘Great Resignation’ hits snowplow drivers: ‘Some (people) are not going to be happy with the level of service’

Durango residents can expect slower and less extensive plowing this winter

DATE: Dec 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory finds the right temps to fire up new snow guns

A good night of snowmaking allows resort to move opening day (again) to Saturday

DATE: Nov 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Warm, dry weather forces Purgatory to push back opening day

Above-average temperatures have made snowmaking difficult this fall

DATE: Nov 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Snowstorm arrives in Southwest Colorado

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

DATE: Oct 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Precipitation headed to Southwest Colorado, but milder winter expected

A weaker La Niña likely will lead to a milder winter, though snow has already fallen in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Oct 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snow covers area mountains

DATE: Oct 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drought saps agricultural economy in Southwest Colorado

Weak snowpack leaves McPhee Reservoir low for season

DATE: May 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Spring storm soaks Southwest Colorado, blankets mountain passes with snow

Coal Bank and Molas reopen after closure

DATE: May 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas River projected to stay low over coming months

Snowpack has already peaked, and remains below average

DATE: Apr 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dusty snow tied to shorter spring runoff in Southwest Colorado

Five layers have already coated this year’s snowpack, increasing solar radiation

DATE: Apr 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News