Castle Pines, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Castle Pines, Douglas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Castle Pines?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 100 days in the Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet forecast zone and Douglas County — the most common reported hazard around Castle Pines, mostly in April and March. Next come flash flooding (34 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 100 | May 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jun 2024 | Jul 7, 2006 · $13 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 31 | Jun 2026 | Jul 8, 1997 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 24 | Jun 2019 | May 7, 2017 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 23 | May 2024 | Nov 23, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 18 | Mar 2025 | Mar 17, 2003 · $16 million damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2023 | May 12, 2023 · $35,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | 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 Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet forecast zone and Douglas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Castle Pines get?
A normal year brings about 58 inches of snow to Castle Pines, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Castle Rock weather station 4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 6.7 | 8.9 | 8.0 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 8.3 | 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 Castle Pines?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 28 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 Castle Pines | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 28 mi northeast | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 79 mi south-southeast | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 117 mi north | 12,200 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 Castle Pines
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 179 tornadoes within 25 miles of Castle Pines, 12 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 19 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 14, 2025, which touched down about 8 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 1,245 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 101 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 Castle Pines'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.
Castle Pines radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Castle Pines, CO?
KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 28 miles northeast. KPUX (Pueblo, CO) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Castle Pines?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Castle Pines the lowest scan from KFTG is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Castle Pines 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 Castle Pines, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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