Sophie Russenberger and Carson Jones-Wilkins prepare for an afternoon of backcountry skiing Thursday in La Plata Canyon as a winter storm moves into the area. At higher elevations Friday, the National Weather Service forecasts snow and high winds. In Durango, there will be a slight chance of rain and snow Friday. The high is expected to be 46 and the nighttime low 20.
Sophie Russenberger and Carson Jones-Wilkins check their avalanche beacons on Thursday in La Plata Canyon before an afternoon of backcountry skiing.
Carson Jones-Wilkins and Sophie Russenberger head up La Plata Canyon on Thursday for an afternoon of backcountry skiing as a winter storm moves into the area.
