Aetna Estates, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Aetna Estates, Arapahoe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Aetna Estates?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 104 days in the North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County forecast zone and Arapahoe County — the most common reported hazard around Aetna Estates, mostly in March and April. Next come high winds (92 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (68 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 104 | May 2026 | — |
| High winds | 92 | Dec 2025 | Dec 28, 1997 · $120,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | Jun 2026 | Aug 28, 1999 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Jun 2023 | Jul 24, 2018 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 28 | Sep 2019 | Aug 16, 2000 · $250,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 9 | Mar 2021 | Dec 20, 2006 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 8 | Aug 2025 | Sep 12, 2013 · $3.3 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2025 | Dec 18, 1998 · 3 deaths |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County forecast zone and Arapahoe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Aetna Estates get?
A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Aetna Estates, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Denver-Stapleton weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (8.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9 | 7.3 | 6.6 | 6.4 | 7.6 | 8.8 | 6.2 | 1.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Aetna Estates?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 8 miles east-northeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Aetna Estates | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 8 mi east-northeast | 400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 92 mi south-southeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 98 mi north | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Aetna Estates
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 327 tornadoes within 25 miles of Aetna Estates, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 15, 1988, which touched down about 14 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 14, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles south of town.
Hail: 1,402 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 117 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 13, 2011.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Aetna Estates's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Aetna Estates radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Aetna Estates, CO?
KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 8 miles east-northeast. KPUX (Pueblo, CO) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Aetna Estates?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Aetna Estates the lowest scan from KFTG is about 400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Aetna Estates free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Aetna Estates, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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