A spring storm is expected to linger over the Four Corners through Monday, but it’s not expected to pack a punch.

“The worst part of the storm has passed at least for our side of the mountains,” said Ellen Heffernan, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Grand Junction.

A spring storm started Friday and dropped a trace of snow in Durango and nearly a foot near Silverton, but much of it melted Saturday.

Temperatures are expected to be in the low 50s on Sunday and continue climbing Monday and Tuesday.

But the chance of rain and snow will persist.

“It’s a pretty stubborn system,”said Jeff Colton, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.

Snow and rain showers are expected to linger through Monday afternoon. Roads in town are likely to be slushy rather than icy.

“The higher you go, the worse it will get,” Colton said.

Travel across the state was hazardous Saturday and all flights between Denver and Durango were cancelled.

Chain laws were lifted for all regional passes including Coal Bank, Molas, Red Mountain and Wolf Creek on Saturday afternoon, but winter storm warnings remain in effect for Silverton and Wolf Creek.

Coal Bank had received 7 inches of snow and Red Mountain about 11.5 inches by Saturday morning. But the snow settled and melted throughout the day, Heffernan said.

The spring storm was a boon for Purgatory Resort’s closing weekend. About 6 inches fell on the ski area during the storm.

Wolf Creek Ski Area reopened and about 8 inches fell Saturday, according to the resort.

Another storm could roll through the area next Saturday and Sunday, but it could head north and miss the Four Corners, Colton said.

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