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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

‘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