Cascade-Chipita Park, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cascade-Chipita Park, El Paso County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cascade-Chipita Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 128 days in the Teller County/Rampart Range above 7500fT/Pike's Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Ft forecast zone and El Paso County — the most common reported hazard around Cascade-Chipita Park, mostly in March and February. Next come flash flooding (114 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (81 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 128 | May 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 114 | Aug 2025 | Jun 21, 2005 · 2 deaths · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Aug 2025 | May 22, 2006 · $1.3 million damage |
| High winds | 62 | Mar 2026 | Apr 11, 2001 · $2.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 50 | Aug 2017 | Sep 2, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 13 | Jun 2023 | Sep 12, 2013 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 10 | Jul 2018 | May 31, 2002 · $4,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 1997 | — |
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 Teller County/Rampart Range above 7500fT/Pike's Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Ft forecast zone and El Paso County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cascade-Chipita Park get?
A normal year brings about 134 inches of snow to Cascade-Chipita Park, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ruxton Park weather station 7.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually April (32.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.4 | 12.6 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 13.6 | 26.2 | 32.3 | 9.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Cascade-Chipita Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 55 miles southeast. 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 Cascade-Chipita Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 55 mi southeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 63 mi north-northeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 153 mi north | 18,700 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 Cascade-Chipita Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cascade-Chipita Park, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F3 on June 24, 1979, which passed about 8 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 30, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 1,152 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 98 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 6, 2018.
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 Cascade-Chipita Park'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.
Cascade-Chipita Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cascade-Chipita Park, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 55 miles southeast. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 63 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cascade-Chipita Park?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cascade-Chipita Park the lowest scan from KPUX is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cascade-Chipita Park 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 Cascade-Chipita Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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