Glendale, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Glendale, Denver County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Glendale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 104 days in the North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County forecast zone and Denver County — the most common reported hazard around Glendale, mostly in March and April. Next come high winds (92 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (64 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 104 | May 2026 | — |
| High winds | 92 | Dec 2025 | Dec 28, 1997 · $120,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Jun 2026 | Aug 2, 2008 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jul 2024 | Jul 7, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | May 2018 | Jul 30, 1997 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 9 | Mar 2021 | Dec 20, 2006 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2025 | Dec 18, 1998 · 3 deaths |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2025 | Aug 10, 1999 · $1.0 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 North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County forecast zone and Denver County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Glendale get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Glendale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Denver Water Dept weather station 4.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (9.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 8.4 | 9.2 | 5.0 | 0.9 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Glendale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 22 miles east-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 Glendale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 22 mi east-northeast | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 95 mi south-southeast | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 100 mi north | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Glendale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 248 tornadoes within 25 miles of Glendale, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 15, 1988, which touched down about 2 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 14, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 1,463 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 111 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 13, 2011.
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 Glendale'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.
Glendale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Glendale, CO?
KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 22 miles east-northeast. KPUX (Pueblo, CO) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Glendale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Glendale the lowest scan from KFTG is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Glendale 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 Glendale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.