Weather news - The Durango Herald

Series of small snowstorms to hit Southwest Colorado

A series of weak storms are making their way through Southwest Colorado this weekend and early next week. Each of the storms is expected to leave up to 1 inch of snow, according to weather f...

DATE: Jan 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Area schools closed Thursday in anticipation of more snow

Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio districts cancel classes; Storms packing precipitation expected Thursday and possibly Sunday

DATE: Jan 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

More snow snarls morning commute, delays air travel in Durango

Back-to-back storms likely through week

DATE: Jan 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Businesses hit by Durango water main breaks

3 pipes flood Durango roads

DATE: Jan 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trash piling up for some rural La Plata County residents

Weather, holidays have delayed refuse collection

DATE: Dec 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico works to unbury

After record snowstorm, officials warn of freezing temperatures

DATE: Dec 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Delays, cancellations and complaints about lines at Denver International Airport

DENVER (AP) – Cancellations and sporadic delays plagued holiday travel at Denver International Airport on Monday during a record-breaking week of passenger traffic. Heath Montgome...

DATE: Dec 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

At least 11 die from Texas tornadoes, 12 in Midwest flooding

GARLAND, Texas – At least 11 people died and dozens were injured in strong tornadoes that swept through the Dallas area and caused substantial damage this weekend, while 12 people died in fl...

DATE: Dec 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Low temperatures forecast next week in Southwest Colorado

Regional highways open, ski basins boast fresh snow, snow shovels in short supply

DATE: Dec 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red Mountain Pass reopens Sunday afternoon as Durango digs out after four days of snow

UPDATE 3:55 After closing for avalanche control work Red Mountain Pass on U.S. Highway 550 reopened, the Colorado Department of Transportation announced on social media. ...

DATE: Dec 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Roads, passes reopen during break in storms, snow to pick up Thursday evening

Cold temperatures, more snow means icy roads will linger through the holiday

DATE: Dec 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Coal Bank, Molas, passes reopen, Red Mountain remains closed for avalanche work

Lighter snow Wednesday, but a storm with more ‘punch’ expected Thursday

DATE: Dec 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday