Downieville-Lawson-Dumont, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Downieville-Lawson-Dumont, Clear Creek County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Downieville-Lawson-Dumont?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 168 days in the Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet forecast zone and Clear Creek County — the most common reported hazard around Downieville-Lawson-Dumont, mostly in April and March. Next come high winds (129 days) and flash flooding (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 168 | May 2026 | Mar 17, 2003 · $16 million damage |
| High winds | 129 | Mar 2026 | Apr 9, 1999 · $14 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Sep 2013 | Sep 14, 2013 · $256,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Jul 2025 | Mar 26, 2012 · 3 deaths · $11 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2015 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 2 | Jun 2023 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Oct 1997 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet forecast zone and Clear Creek County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Downieville-Lawson-Dumont get?
A normal year brings about 106 inches of snow to Downieville-Lawson-Dumont, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Georgetown weather station 6.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually April (20.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | 11.1 | 14.4 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 18.5 | 20.9 | 6.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Downieville-Lawson-Dumont?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 56 miles east. 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 Downieville-Lawson-Dumont | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 56 mi east | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 105 mi north-northeast | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 118 mi southeast | 12,400 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 Downieville-Lawson-Dumont
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Downieville-Lawson-Dumont. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F1 on June 16, 1996, which touched down about 15 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 28, 2012, which touched down about 13 miles south of town.
Hail: 197 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 15, 1985.
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 Downieville-Lawson-Dumont'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.
Downieville-Lawson-Dumont radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Downieville-Lawson-Dumont, CO?
KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 56 miles east. KCYS (Cheyenne, WY) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Downieville-Lawson-Dumont?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Downieville-Lawson-Dumont the lowest scan from KFTG is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Downieville-Lawson-Dumont 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 Downieville-Lawson-Dumont, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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