Cedaredge, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cedaredge, Delta County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cedaredge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 321 days in the Grand and Battlement Mesas forecast zone and Delta County — the most common reported hazard around Cedaredge, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (18 days) and wildfires (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 321 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 18 | Aug 2023 | Aug 19, 2010 · $2.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 17 | Aug 2025 | Aug 1, 2024 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | May 2023 | Aug 22, 2001 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2025 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Feb 2016 | Oct 11, 1997 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jul 2019 | May 2, 1998 · $1.5 million damage |
| Avalanches | 5 | Mar 2010 | Apr 1, 2005 · 1 death |
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 Grand and Battlement Mesas forecast zone and Delta County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cedaredge get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Cedaredge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cedaredge 3E weather station 2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 3.3 | 9.2 | 9.8 | 8.1 | 6.2 | 2.6 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Cedaredge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 19 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 Cedaredge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 19 mi northwest | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 191 mi east-northeast | 27,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 204 mi east | 30,300 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 Cedaredge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cedaredge. Most came in September and July. The strongest was an F1 on May 6, 2005, which touched down about 18 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 9, 2015, which touched down about 16 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on July 28, 2021.
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 Cedaredge'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.
Cedaredge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cedaredge, CO?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 19 miles northwest. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 191 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cedaredge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cedaredge the lowest scan from KGJX is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cedaredge 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 Cedaredge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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