Cattle Creek, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cattle Creek, Garfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cattle Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 55 days in the Central Colorado River Basin forecast zone and Garfield County — the most common reported hazard around Cattle Creek, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (46 days) and debris flows (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 46 | Sep 2025 | Jun 26, 1996 · 1 death |
| Debris flows | 38 | Aug 2024 | Jan 13, 2003 · 1 death · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Aug 2023 | Jul 23, 1997 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 23 | Aug 2025 | Jul 1, 2002 · $3.5 million damage |
| High winds | 17 | Feb 2026 | Jun 2, 1999 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | 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 Central Colorado River Basin forecast zone and Garfield County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cattle Creek get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Cattle Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Glenwood Spgs #2 weather station 4.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 4.4 | 10.8 | 13.7 | 6.3 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 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 Cattle Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 58 miles west-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 Cattle Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 58 mi west-southwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 146 mi east | 17,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 174 mi northeast | 23,200 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 Cattle Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Cattle Creek, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. The strongest was an F2 on June 20, 1975, which touched down about 20 miles south of town.
Hail: 9 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 1, 1984.
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 Cattle Creek'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.
Cattle Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cattle Creek, CO?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 58 miles west-southwest. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 146 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cattle Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cattle Creek the lowest scan from KGJX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cattle Creek 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 Cattle Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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