Weather

Data gaps in Southwest Colorado limit what we know about local climate change

Lack of radar and spotty ground monitoring make long-term forecasting difficult

Purgatory Resort announces opening date, with a caveat – there must be snow

Resort doubled its snowmaking capacity, but warm temperatures have been a challenge

Storm produces 2-4 inches of wet, ‘cement’-like snow in San Juan Mountains

Another quick-moving system is forecast for next week

Quick-moving storm could bring 6 inches of snow to San Juan Mountains

Cortez, Durango and Pagosa to receive light rain; bigger system in long-term forecast

Winter weather advisory is in effect at midnight in Southwest Colorado

Up to 8 inches of snow expected in San Juan Mountains; thunderstorms at lower elevations

Southwest Colorado expected to receive moisture from ‘atmospheric river’ moving in from Pacific

Weather Service says rain needed with dryer-than-normal winter expected

Winter weather arrives early, with reports of a foot or more of snow in the high country

Mountain passes turn icy; Wolf Creek Pass closes for five hours

Snow storm moves through the San Juan Mountains on Tuesday

Photos: Snowstorm arrives in Southwest Colorado

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

Last month was the hottest September for San Juan Mountains, San Luis Valley

Statewide, it was the third-warmest September in Colorado’s history, tying with 1998

Update: Winter storm advisory issued for Montezuma and La Plata counties; heavy snow expected

Heavy snowfall is expected at higher elevations

Rain, cold air expected through middle of next week

Snow possible at elevations of 8,000 feet and higher

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

Southwest Colorado can expect vibrant fall foliage displays

This summer’s monsoon season paved the way for colorful fall scenes, according to foliage report

Temperatures in Southwest Colorado could break records this week

Smoke blowing in from Northwest fires triggers air quality advisory

Rain brings flash-flood watch to La Plata County

Precipitation comes from former hurricane off Mexico coast

More hazy days forecast for Four Corners

Smoke from wildfires expected to linger through Wednesday morning

Man rescued from Mount Sneffels after injury from fall

Helicopter extraction took place at 13,700 feet

San Juan National Forest drops fire restrictions

Forest Service says danger still present, urges caution

Monsoon delivers (so far) across Southwest Colorado

The rains are a welcome sight after last year’s dry summer and low-snowpack winter

Monsoon rains help, but San Juan County, N.M., remains in drought

Above-average precipitation needed through fall, winter

Western wildfires blamed for hazy skies; cooler temperatures forecast

Rain possible Wednesday through Friday

Monsoonal rain brings a shot of relief, but it might not last long

June had record-breaking heat; then rain put month above average for precipitation

Wray Mesa fire sparks west of Naturita

Colorado and Utah firefighters respond to blaze started by lightning Friday