Dove Creek, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dove Creek, Dolores County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dove Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 76 days in the Four Corners/Upper Dolores River forecast zone and Dolores County — the most common reported hazard around Dove Creek, mostly in February and January. Next come high winds (18 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 76 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 18 | Feb 2026 | Jun 17, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2025 | Jun 14, 2001 · $250,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 9 | Sep 2025 | Jul 1, 2012 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 · $25,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 4 | Sep 2025 | Sep 7, 2002 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jul 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 · $500 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Aug 2017 | Aug 13, 2017 · 1 death |
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 Four Corners/Upper Dolores River forecast zone and Dolores County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Dove Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 97 miles north-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 Dove Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 97 mi north-northeast | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 215 mi south-southeast | 32,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 217 mi west | 33,400 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 Dove Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Dove Creek.
Hail: 9 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 6, 2020.
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 Dove Creek'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.
Dove Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dove Creek, CO?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 97 miles north-northeast. KABX (Albuquerque, NM) is 215 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dove Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dove Creek the lowest scan from KGJX is about 9,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Dove Creek 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 Dove Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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