Weather science - The Durango Herald

Forecasters say we’re in for another hot summer

Health care providers preparing for more heat-related illnesses

DATE: Jun 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowflakes, death threats, and dollar signs: Cloud seeding is at a crossroads

Utah is using a technology that can add more water to the state’s supply

DATE: Apr 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The heat dome is moving west toward Colorado. Yes, that’s weird

Summer weather outlook: hot

DATE: Jun 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Under the heat dome: Durango keeps breaking records for temperature highs

Residents across Southwestern U.S. find ways to beat the heat

DATE: Jun 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter snowpack recedes earlier than usual in Southwest Colorado

Rare, sudden and large melt leaves region with only 6% of peak amount

DATE: May 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County contractor breaks ground on weather radar tower

New system expected online this year

DATE: Feb 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado receives an inch of rain as monsoons wrap up

Less daylight, cooler temperatures to put a stop to seasonal weather pattern

DATE: Sep 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Strong winds, broken tree branch knock out power to 10,000 LPEA customers

Meteorologist says ‘downburst’ likely cause of sudden gusts in Durango area

DATE: Aug 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Amid climate change, Colorado mountain towns are warming with rest of the planet

High elevations still provide some reprieve, but fingerprints of rising temperatures still present

DATE: Jul 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

History and science merge in Fort Lewis College analysis of Purgatory Resort snowpack

Using ski patrol data, student examines ski area’s unique snowfall patterns

DATE: May 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cloud seeding catching on amid Rocky Mountain region’s two-decade drought

Technique has been used around the world and in the Rockies for more than 50 years

DATE: Apr 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Heavy snowfall a boon to cloud seeding in Southwest Colorado – until it isn’t

Region has received so much snow that operations have ceased

DATE: Mar 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.