City of Creede, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for City of Creede, Mineral County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits City of Creede?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 117 days in the Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Ft forecast zone and Mineral County — the most common reported hazard around City of Creede, mostly in March and February. Next come high winds (28 days) and debris flows (2 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 117 | Mar 2025 | Apr 2, 1998 · 1 death |
| High winds | 28 | May 2022 | Feb 10, 1999 · $20,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 2 | Aug 2022 | — |
| Avalanches | 2 | Feb 2016 | Mar 19, 2010 · 2 deaths |
| Wildfires | 2 | Jul 2013 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Oct 1997 | Oct 24, 1997 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2008 | Jul 28, 2008 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 1 | Jun 2019 | — |
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 Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below 10000 Ft forecast zone and Mineral County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does City of Creede get?
A normal year brings about 55 inches of snow to City of Creede, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hermit 8 Se weather station 11.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 | 8.1 | 7.2 | 9.0 | 10.1 | 9.6 | 5.7 | 1.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover City of Creede?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 109 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 City of Creede | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 109 mi northwest | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 155 mi east-northeast | 19,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 185 mi northeast | 25,700 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 City of Creede
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of City of Creede, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. The strongest was an F2 on October 10, 1997, which passed about 10 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 29, 2000.
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 City of Creede'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.
City of Creede radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to City of Creede, CO?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 109 miles northwest. KPUX (Pueblo, CO) is 155 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in City of Creede?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over City of Creede the lowest scan from KGJX is about 11,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for City of Creede 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 City of Creede, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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