Snow or hail covers the slopes of a West Needles’ mountain on Thursday as storms move through the area. Cooler temperatures and a greater chance for precipitation are forecast for the region starting Friday. The National Weather Service says showers and thunderstorms are expected to become more widespread this weekend. Light mountain snow is possible across peaks Friday night and Saturday night. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Snow or hail covers the slopes of a West Needles’ mountain on Thursday as storms move through the area. Cooler temperatures and a greater chance for precipitation are forecast for the region starting Friday. The National Weather Service says showers and thunderstorms are expected to become more widespread this weekend. Light mountain snow is possible across peaks Friday night and Saturday night. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride