Goldfield, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Goldfield, Teller County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Goldfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 128 days in the Teller County/Rampart Range above 7500fT/Pike's Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Ft forecast zone and Teller County — the most common reported hazard around Goldfield, mostly in March and February. Next come high winds (62 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 128 | May 2026 | — |
| High winds | 62 | Mar 2026 | Apr 11, 2001 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Aug 2022 | Jul 16, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 8 | Jul 2018 | Jul 1, 2002 · $6.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 1997 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2006 | Jul 19, 2006 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 4 | May 2015 | May 8, 2015 · $4,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Apr 2005 | Oct 25, 1997 · $100,000 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 Teller County/Rampart Range above 7500fT/Pike's Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Ft forecast zone and Teller County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Goldfield get?
A normal year brings about 134 inches of snow to Goldfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ruxton Park weather station 11.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually April (32.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.4 | 12.6 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 13.6 | 26.2 | 32.3 | 9.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Goldfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 54 miles east-southeast. 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 Goldfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 54 mi east-southeast | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 80 mi north-northeast | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 168 mi west | 21,800 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 Goldfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 41 tornadoes within 25 miles of Goldfield, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 24, 1979, which passed about 14 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 30, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles north of town.
Hail: 761 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 64 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 6, 2018.
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 Goldfield'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.
Goldfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Goldfield, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 54 miles east-southeast. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Goldfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Goldfield the lowest scan from KPUX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Goldfield 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 Goldfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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