El Jebel, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for El Jebel, Eagle County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits El Jebel?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 55 days in the Central Colorado River Basin forecast zone and Eagle County — the most common reported hazard around El Jebel, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (25 days) and flash flooding (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 25 | May 2024 | May 25, 2024 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Feb 2022 | Jul 28, 1999 · $350,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Feb 2026 | Jun 2, 1999 · $100,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 16 | Aug 2024 | Jan 13, 2003 · 1 death · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Aug 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 11 | Aug 2025 | Apr 15, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | 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 Colorado River Basin forecast zone and Eagle County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does El Jebel get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to El Jebel, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Glenwood Spgs #2 weather station 14.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 4.4 | 10.8 | 13.7 | 6.3 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover El Jebel?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 65 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 El Jebel | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 65 mi west-southwest | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 138 mi east-northeast | 15,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 170 mi east-southeast | 22,200 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 El Jebel
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of El Jebel, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F2 on June 20, 1975, which touched down about 17 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on June 30, 2004, which touched down about 23 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 6 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 1, 1984.
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 El Jebel'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.
El Jebel radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to El Jebel, CO?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 65 miles west-southwest. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in El Jebel?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over El Jebel the lowest scan from KGJX is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for El Jebel 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 El Jebel, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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