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What Silverton’s ‘snowpocalypse’ teaches us about winter weather preparation in rural Colorado

What Silverton’s ‘snowpocalypse’ teaches us about winter weather preparation in rural Colorado

Widespread power outage was one of many things that went wrong for the mountain town last week

Storms on radar well into next week in Southwest Colorado

Storms on radar well into next week in Southwest Colorado

Low-pressure systems move in from the West Coast

Snow closes Mesa Verde, schools in Dolores and Montezuma counties

Snow closes Mesa Verde, schools in Dolores and Montezuma counties

Highways in SW Colorado and schools in Mancos remain open

More snow expected midweek in Southwest Colorado

More snow expected midweek in Southwest Colorado

Cortez could see 8 inches of new snow; Rico may get 2 feet

February 28, 2023

Hesperus, Chapman ski areas thrive after previous lackluster seasons

Hesperus, Chapman ski areas thrive after previous lackluster seasons

Hesperus reports a foot of new snow, with 2 feet on the way

February 23, 2023

Parade of storms to march through Southwest Colorado over next several days

Parade of storms to march through Southwest Colorado over next several days

Wind gusts reached nearly 70 mph this week in Durango area

February 23, 2023

Whiteout snowstorm shuts down highways in Southwest Colorado

Whiteout snowstorm shuts down highways in Southwest Colorado

U.S. highways 491 and 550 have closures; Lizard Head and Wolf Creek passes closed

February 22, 2023

Storm brings high winds, snow to Arizona and New Mexico

Storm brings high winds, snow to Arizona and New Mexico

Wind gusts hit 85 mph

February 22, 2023

Storm hits hard Wednesday morning from Dove Creek to Cortez

Storm hits hard Wednesday morning from Dove Creek to Cortez

Schools close, crash shuts down U.S. 491, Cortez sees 5 inches of snow in an hour

February 22, 2023

Powerful winter storm expected to arrive this evening in Southwest Colorado

Powerful winter storm expected to arrive this evening in Southwest Colorado

Up to a foot of snow forecast in some areas

February 21, 2023

Durango-area residents witness pink lightning during snowstorm

Durango-area residents witness pink lightning during snowstorm

Unusual weather phenomena is known by experts as ‘thundersnow’

February 14, 2023

Snowy weather expected to return this week in Southwest Colorado

Snowy weather expected to return this week in Southwest Colorado

First blast of moisture arrives Monday, but the biggest storm comes Tuesday

February 13, 2023

Seasoned snowplow driver has some advice for overly confident drivers

Seasoned snowplow driver has some advice for overly confident drivers

Dusty Ledford has seen his share of incidents on snowy roads of Southwest Colorado

January 30, 2023

Drier weather coming to Southwest Colorado

Drier weather coming to Southwest Colorado

Light snow with periods of sunshine expected through Monday

January 20, 2023

Drivers ride the rails, become stuck on snow-covered tracks in Durango

Drivers ride the rails, become stuck on snow-covered tracks in Durango

Three cars mistakenly turn onto D&SNG line

January 19, 2023

Sunday storm brings more snow to Southwest Colorado

Sunday storm brings more snow to Southwest Colorado

Chains and snow tires required to drive north on U.S. Highway 550 over Coal Bank Pass

January 15, 2023

Early winter snowpack a good sign for McPhee Reservoir

Early winter snowpack a good sign for McPhee Reservoir

Snotels are 130% of average for Dolores-San Miguel Basins

January 4, 2023

Snow improves skiing and snowbiking trails

Snow improves skiing and snowbiking trails

San Juan Mountain snowpack goes above average

January 3, 2023

Update: Snow closes Mesa Verde National Park for second day in a row

Update: Snow closes Mesa Verde National Park for second day in a row

Slide-offs occur throughout Montezuma County, sheriff says; Ute Mountain Ute government offices closed from weather

January 2, 2023

Wintry weather closes mountain passes, Durango schools Monday

Wintry weather closes mountain passes, Durango schools Monday

City receives 4.7 inches in 24 hours

January 2, 2023

More snow expected throughout weekend

More snow expected throughout weekend

Unsettled weather patterns likely to ring in the new year

December 29, 2022

Heavy snow causes power outages in Montezuma County

Heavy snow causes power outages in Montezuma County

Utility crews out repairing damaged Empire Electric lines; 800 customers without power

December 28, 2022

Heavy snow closes Mesa Verde National Park

Heavy snow closes Mesa Verde National Park

Winter blast gives ski areas a boost; creates challenges for drivers on slushy roads

December 28, 2022

La Plata County signs contract for weather radar installation

La Plata County signs contract for weather radar installation

After years of anticipation, region will finally have more accurate weather forecasts

December 23, 2022