Center, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Center, Saguache County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Center?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 56 days in the Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Ft forecast zone and Saguache County — the most common reported hazard around Center, mostly in March and April. Next come high winds (15 days) and flash flooding (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 56 | Mar 2026 | Apr 2, 2001 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2026 | May 21, 2002 · $60,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Aug 2022 | Jul 25, 1999 · $75,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 3 | Sep 2013 | Jun 3, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 1996 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2003 | Jul 27, 2003 · 1 death |
| Debris flows | 1 | Jul 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 Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Ft forecast zone and Saguache County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Center get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Center, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Center 4 Ssw weather station 3.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (6.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 3.1 | 6.1 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 5.5 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Center?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 116 miles east-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 Center | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 116 mi east-northeast | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 146 mi northwest | 17,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 164 mi north-northeast | 21,000 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 Center
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of Center, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 10, 1955, which touched down about 25 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2013, which touched down about 7 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 25 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on August 16, 2008.
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 Center'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.
Center radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Center, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 116 miles east-northeast. KGJX (Grand Junction, CO) is 146 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Center?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Center the lowest scan from KPUX is about 12,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Center 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 Center, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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