La Plata County settles on location for radar

Equipment will likely look like a four-legged water tower with large golf ball on top

New climate normals show drier, hotter Southwest Colorado

Every decade scientists with NOAA update temperature and precipitation averages across the U.S.

What if we have another dry winter? ‘Think of our mountains like a big sponge’

Scientists and water managers hope for snow, but they have reason for concern

‘Atmospheric river,’ ‘bomb cyclone’ and ‘snowmageddon’; How do scientists come up with weather terms?

Some phrases make it into the Glossary of Meteorology, others don’t

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

Colorado snowpack almost normal this winter, but it may not be enough

Parts of Western Slope listed in most severe drought category

New radar project put on hold because of location problems

Selected site has limited coverage and value, critics say

Location for new radar system in Four Corners is finalized

Weather station will be built south of Durango

Fire on Navajo Nation goes from 300 to 3,000 acres in one day

Blaze sends smoke into Southwest Colorado, creating hazy skies

Rain or shine: Volunteer network helps track drought

Where radar is lacking, ground observers help monitor moisture

Monsoon-like storms set to continue in La Plata County

Wondering what is up with the weather? Durango’s humidity reached around 25% Saturday, and the city’s recent afternoon showers are similar to monsoon season – only the season hasn’t official...

Yes, it really is quieter when it snows. Here’s why

Answer is found between the snowflakes