Edwards, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Edwards, Eagle County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Edwards?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 315 days in the Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys forecast zone and Eagle County — the most common reported hazard around Edwards, mostly in February and December. Next come avalanches (45 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 315 | Feb 2026 | Mar 29, 2008 · 1 death |
| Avalanches | 45 | Mar 2026 | Mar 13, 2007 · 2 deaths · $1,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 25 | May 2024 | May 25, 2024 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 20 | Mar 2026 | May 21, 2002 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Feb 2022 | Jul 28, 1999 · $350,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 14 | Aug 2024 | Jul 22, 2021 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Aug 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 12 | Oct 2021 | Aug 1, 2018 · $3.5 million damage |
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 Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys forecast zone and Eagle County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Edwards get?
A normal year brings about 189 inches of snow to Edwards, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Vail weather station 14.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (35.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | 25.9 | 28.0 | 35.3 | 35.7 | 28.2 | 21.2 | 4.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Edwards?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 93 miles west-southwest. 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 Edwards | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 93 mi west-southwest | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 111 mi east | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 143 mi northeast | 16,800 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 Edwards
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Edwards. The strongest was an F1 on April 6, 1974, which touched down about 11 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on June 30, 2004, which touched down about 9 miles west-northwest of town.
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 Edwards'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.
Edwards radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Edwards, CO?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 93 miles west-southwest. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Edwards?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Edwards the lowest scan from KGJX is about 8,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Edwards 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 Edwards, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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