Deer Trail, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Deer Trail, Arapahoe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Deer Trail?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 68 days in the Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties forecast zone and Arapahoe County — the most common reported hazard around Deer Trail, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and flash flooding (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | Jun 2026 | Aug 28, 1999 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Nov 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Jun 2023 | Jul 24, 2018 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 28 | Sep 2019 | Aug 16, 2000 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 26 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 23 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Aug 2025 | Sep 12, 2013 · $3.3 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | 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 and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties forecast zone and Arapahoe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Deer Trail get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Deer Trail, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Byers 5 Ene weather station 9.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (7.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 7.3 | 5.5 | 0.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Deer Trail?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 29 miles west-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 Deer Trail | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 29 mi west-northwest | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 80 mi south | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 113 mi north-northwest | 11,700 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 Deer Trail
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 194 tornadoes within 25 miles of Deer Trail, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 13, 1996, which passed about 10 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 10, 2025, which touched down about 6 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 353 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 53 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 10, 2010.
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 Deer Trail'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.
Deer Trail radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Deer Trail, CO?
KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 29 miles west-northwest. KPUX (Pueblo, CO) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Deer Trail?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Deer Trail the lowest scan from KFTG is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Deer Trail 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 Deer Trail, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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