Battlement Mesa, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Battlement Mesa, Garfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Battlement Mesa?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 46 days in the Debeque to Silt Corridor forecast zone and Garfield County — the most common reported hazard around Battlement Mesa, mostly in June and September. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (41 days) and debris flows (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 46 | Sep 2025 | Jun 26, 1996 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Nov 2024 | — |
| Debris flows | 41 | Aug 2024 | Sep 16, 2006 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 34 | May 2026 | Jun 17, 1998 · $500 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Aug 2023 | Jul 23, 1997 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 28 | Jul 2025 | Jun 24, 2023 · $4.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Aug 2023 | May 21, 2023 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Debeque to Silt Corridor forecast zone and Garfield County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Battlement Mesa get?
A normal year brings about 60 inches of snow to Battlement Mesa, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Collbran 1Wsw weather station 15 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (12.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 7.8 | 12.9 | 12.5 | 11.5 | 7.5 | 4.1 | 1.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Battlement Mesa?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 29 miles south-southwest. 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 Battlement Mesa | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 29 mi south-southwest | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 186 mi east | 25,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 205 mi northeast | 30,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
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 Battlement Mesa
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Battlement Mesa. The strongest was an EF0 on May 19, 2009, which touched down about 25 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 9 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.25-inch hail on May 11, 2020.
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 Battlement Mesa'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.
Battlement Mesa radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Battlement Mesa, CO?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 29 miles south-southwest. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 186 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Battlement Mesa?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Battlement Mesa the lowest scan from KGJX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Battlement Mesa 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 Battlement Mesa, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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