Photos: Monsoon rain blows through the San Juan Mountains

Dark rain clouds move through the San Juan Mountains on Tuesday near Molas Pass as sun hits nearby peaks. On Wednesday, Durango will see a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. with a high of 81, according to the National Weather Service. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast in Silverton, mainly before 5 p.m., and a high temperature of 65 is expected. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
A heavy downpour moves through the West Needle Mountains on Tuesday east of Purgatory Resort. On Wednesday, Durango will see a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. with a high of 81, according to the National Weather Service. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast in Silverton, mainly before 5 p.m., and a high temperature of 65 is expected. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)


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