San Juan Mountains

Monument plants are blooming in the San Juan Mountains and La Platas, sending up tall flower stalks in a short-lived display after years or decades of growth.

About 15 wolverines may be released into the San Juan Mountains as soon as the end of 2027.

Snow continues in the high country with more than a foot reported in parts of the San Juans, followed by much colder temperatures and subzero lows before a gradual warmup this weekend.

Trail reporter Phil says recent rain and mountain snow are changing conditions across Boggy Draw, Cortez, and Rico. Riders and hikers may find limited windows to get outside before more moisture returns Sunday.

Mountain snow and colder temps continue today across the Four Corners, with more chances for rain and snow returning midweek.

Warm, dry weather continues through Thursday before a Pacific storm brings rain, mountain snow, and cooler temps heading into the weekend.

High pressure will keep the Four Corners warm and dry through midweek, with plenty of sunshine and highs running five to ten degrees above normal. Thin clouds may drift through, but conditions remain pleasant until late Thursday, when a Pacific storm system brings a chance of valley rain and light mountain snow — especially in the San Juans. Temperatures are expected to drop five to fifteen degrees below normal heading into the weekend.

Sunny skies and gusty winds are expected across the Four Corners today, while northern Colorado sees light mountain snow and colder air moving in behind a passing front.

Heavy rainfall over a two-day period in the Four Corners region saw severe floods in the Animas and San Juan rivers, causing damages to homes and businesses. Climate researchers are examining historical trends and the impacts of climate change to better understand the massive rain event.

Back-to-back October storms brought record rain and flooding to Southwest Colorado, easing drought but swelling rivers to near-record fall levels.