La Plata County Search and Rescue

Durango, Colorado

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to provide unpaid professionals who are trained and dedicated with necessary equipment, knowledge and resources to assist the La Plata County Sheriff’s Department in search and rescue operations and public safety in back-country and technical settings.

The following links may provide useful information:

• Weather Forecast (National Weather Service)
• Weather Forecast (Weather Underground)
• Weather Forecast (AccuWeather)
• Satellite Radar Loop
• Rain Gauge
• River Flows
• Active Fires
• Evacuation Guide
• Google Map of Durango
• Colorado Road Conditions
• Avalanche Conditions

COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER

Have fun out there but please read the CAIC Avalanche Forecast before heading into the backcountry.

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) is a program within the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Executive Director’s Office. The program is a partnership between the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Department of Transportation (CDOT), and the Friends of the CAIC (FoCAIC) a 501c3 group. The mission of the CAIC is to provide avalanche information, education and promote research for the protection of life, property and the enhancement of the state’s economy.

Many Thanks to our Supporters and Sponsors!