Gardner, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gardner, Huerfano County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gardner?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 107 days in the Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft forecast zone and Huerfano County — the most common reported hazard around Gardner, mostly in February and March. Next come high winds (101 days) and flash flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 107 | May 2026 | — |
| High winds | 101 | May 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Jun 2024 | Sep 6, 2019 · $5,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 3 | Mar 2009 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Jul 2013 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2006 | Jun 2, 2000 · $40,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 3 | Jul 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 Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft forecast zone and Huerfano County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gardner get?
A normal year brings about 51 inches of snow to Gardner, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sheep Mtn weather station 6.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually November (10.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 10.3 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 7.2 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 0.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Gardner?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 71 miles 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 Gardner | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 71 mi northeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 142 mi north-northeast | 16,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 187 mi west-northwest | 26,100 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 Gardner
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gardner, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 4, 1960, which touched down about 24 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 30, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 115 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 20, 2001.
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 Gardner'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.
Gardner radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gardner, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 71 miles northeast. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 142 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gardner?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gardner the lowest scan from KPUX is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gardner 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 Gardner, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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