Colona, CO Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Colona, Ouray County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Colona?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 175 days in the Uncompahgre Plateau/Dallas Divide forecast zone and Ouray County — the most common reported hazard around Colona, mostly in February and December. Next come wildfires (24 days) and flash flooding (19 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms	175	Apr 2026	—
Wildfires	24	Sep 2025	Sep 1, 2025 · $40 million damage
Flash flooding	19	Jul 2022	Jul 31, 1999 · $1.3 million damage
Debris flows	14	Aug 2024	Jul 8, 2018 · $500,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	8	Jan 2025	—
High winds	4	Apr 2001	Nov 29, 2000 · $10,000 damage
Flooding	3	Jul 2022	Jul 16, 2022 · $1,000 damage
Blizzards	2	Feb 2011	—

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 Uncompahgre Plateau/Dallas Divide forecast zone and Ouray County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Colona get?

A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Colona, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Montrose #2 weather station 12.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (6.9 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.5	2.7	6.9	4.7	3.9	2.2	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 Colona?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 56 miles north-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 Colona	View
KGJX Grand Junction, CO	56 mi north-northwest	4,100 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KPUX Pueblo, CO	195 mi east	28,000 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO	201 mi east-northeast	29,400 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 Colona

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Colona. The strongest was an F1 on May 6, 2005, which touched down about 24 miles north-northwest of town.

Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 30, 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 Colona'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.

Colona radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Colona, CO?

KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 56 miles north-northwest. KPUX (Pueblo, CO) is 195 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Colona?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Colona the lowest scan from KGJX is about 4,100 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Colona 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 Colona, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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