Durango flirts with record warm temperatures Christmas Day More precipitation – not necessarily snow – due in coming weeks December 25, 2025
What does recent dry spell mean for snowpack and winter forecast? ‘I actually have a lot of hope still for this year,’ forecaster says December 20, 2025
Hurricane-force wind downs power lines, fans wildfires in Colorado Power poles along U.S. Highway 93 near Golden, Colo., snapped in half during a strong wind storm on Wednesday, Dec.… December 19, 2025
‘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 December 12, 2025
Snowstorm blankets Southwest Colorado; more on the way Flights largely unaffected, but icy roads make for slick driving conditions December 4, 2025
Low-elevation storm impacts driving, flights in Southwest Colorado Officials urge drivers to check weather, road conditions and be prepared December 3, 2025
Purgatory Resort aims to open Friday Snow, cooler temperatures expected later this week November 26, 2025
Snowy conditions may hinder Thanksgiving travel in San Juan Mountains Storm expected to arrive this weekend, meteorologist says November 25, 2025
Cortez stormwater master plan charts upgrades after decades without improvement Plan will map existing infrastructure, deficiencies for next 10-20 years October 20, 2025
Evacuations lifted for northern Vallecito Returning residents urged to be cautious amid lingering hazards October 16, 2025
2 to 4 more inches of rain expected across Southwest Colorado Rivers could reach or exceed peak flows, cause more flooding October 13, 2025
Vallecito evacuation orders remain in place Sunday 'We may need to find somewhere to stay tonight,’ evacuee says October 12, 2025
Vallecito residents seek shelter from floodwaters: ‘We decided it was time to get out’ More than 380 homes evacuated; La Plata County declares local disaster October 11, 2025
Steady rain is on its way. Here’s what to expect Forecasters say it’s not a catastrophic event, but flooding, debris and slick roads are possible through Saturday October 10, 2025
Free sandbags available in La Plata County ahead of storm Heavy rain could cause flooding in the Four Corners October 9, 2025
Late-summer rain sets stage for stunning fall display San Juan Mountains near peak aspen color, drawing leaf-peepers to Colorado Highway 145 October 1, 2025
Fall’s arrival brings first snow, conversations about winter season Now is a good time to start thinking about shovels, snow tires September 22, 2025
Rain returns to Southwest Colorado Monsoonal moisture shows up behind schedule; is it enough to decrease fire danger? August 25, 2025
Fire danger may worsen as monsoons fail to appear Dry conditions expected to persist for foreseeable future August 5, 2025
Monsoon season brings the promise of rain for the arid southwestern U.S. As the monsoon cranks up in the southwestern U.S., a rainstorm moves across the plains near Rio Rancho, New Mexico,… July 3, 2025
Early storms push Cortez past average precipitation for May The city is still behind its year-to-date precipitation averages May 9, 2025
Rains expected to continue through Thursday as storm trudges on ‘This is not unusual,’ meteorologist says of May downpour May 5, 2025
‘The Big Dry continues’: Cortez’s April precipitation data are in Storms in early May are just a ‘Small Damp in the Big Dry,’ weather watcher says May 5, 2025
Weekend showers to give way to tranquil weather in Montezuma County Rain, snow expected in Cortez; San Juan Mountains could receive accumulation April 17, 2025
