Blende, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Blende, Pueblo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Blende?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 97 days in the Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet forecast zone and Pueblo County — the most common reported hazard around Blende, mostly in April and March. Next come flash flooding (72 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (71 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 97 | Mar 2026 | Jun 6, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 72 | Jul 2025 | Aug 30, 1996 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Jul 2025 | May 20, 2001 · $2.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Jun 2024 | Aug 11, 1997 · $25 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Jul 2011 | Aug 10, 1997 · $160,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Apr 2018 | Oct 23, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Mar 2009 | — |
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 Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet forecast zone and Pueblo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Blende get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Blende, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pueblo Mem Ap weather station 4.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Blende?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 26 miles 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 Blende | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 26 mi northeast | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 106 mi north | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 173 mi east-northeast | 22,900 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 Blende
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Blende, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F2 on August 21, 1984, which touched down about 2 miles west of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on March 26, 2024, which touched down about 12 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 313 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 38 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-inch hail on August 5, 2023.
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 Blende'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.
Blende radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Blende, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 26 miles northeast. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Blende?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Blende the lowest scan from KPUX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Blende 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 Blende, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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