Dinosaur, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dinosaur, Moffat County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dinosaur?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged wildfire on 40 days in the Lower Yampa River Basin forecast zone and Moffat County — the most common reported hazard around Dinosaur, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfires | 40 | Aug 2025 | Jul 1, 2021 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Apr 2023 | Sep 8, 2020 · $30,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 26 | Jun 2025 | Jun 6, 2020 · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 22 | May 2024 | Apr 20, 2001 · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Aug 2023 | Jul 6, 2019 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jul 2024 | Sep 17, 2013 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2018 | — |
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 Lower Yampa River Basin forecast zone and Moffat County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dinosaur get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Dinosaur, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dinosaur Nm weather station 1.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 4.1 | 7.8 | 6.4 | 4.1 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Dinosaur?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 92 miles south-southeast. 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 Dinosaur | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 92 mi south-southeast | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 194 mi west-northwest | 27,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 197 mi north | 28,500 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 Dinosaur
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dinosaur. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F1 on August 26, 2006, which passed about 2 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 15, 2009, which touched down about 2 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 8 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on September 20, 1997.
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 Dinosaur'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.
Dinosaur radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dinosaur, CO?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 92 miles south-southeast. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 194 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dinosaur?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dinosaur the lowest scan from KGJX is about 8,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Dinosaur 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 Dinosaur, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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