Briggsdale, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Briggsdale, Weld County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Briggsdale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 141 days in the Northeast Weld County forecast zone and Weld County — the most common reported hazard around Briggsdale, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (71 days) and flash flooding (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 141 | Jun 2026 | Jun 25, 1999 · 1 death |
| High winds | 71 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jul 2025 | Jul 13, 2001 · $600,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 23 | May 2017 | Jun 5, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 21 | Aug 2025 | May 28, 2024 · 1 death · $3.4 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Feb 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 12 | Dec 2022 | Oct 24, 1997 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | — |
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 Northeast Weld County forecast zone and Weld County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Briggsdale get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Briggsdale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Briggsdale weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (4.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 2.8 | 4.3 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Briggsdale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 44 miles northwest. 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 Briggsdale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 44 mi northwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 60 mi south-southwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 151 mi south | 18,300 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 Briggsdale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 123 tornadoes within 25 miles of Briggsdale, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 15, 1952, which passed about 25 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 6, 2022, which touched down about 22 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 321 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 46 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 4, 1983.
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 Briggsdale'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.
Briggsdale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Briggsdale, CO?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 44 miles northwest. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 60 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Briggsdale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Briggsdale the lowest scan from KCYS is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Briggsdale 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 Briggsdale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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