Hartsel, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hartsel, Park County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hartsel?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 35 days in the Central and Southeast Park County forecast zone and Park County — the most common reported hazard around Hartsel, mostly in March and April. Next come flash flooding (9 days) and lightning casualties & damage (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jul 2021 | Jul 16, 2018 · $15,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jul 2018 | Aug 24, 2003 · 1 death |
| High winds | 5 | Apr 2024 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 3 | Jun 2020 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Jun 2015 | Jun 16, 2015 · $25,000 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 Central and Southeast Park County forecast zone and Park County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hartsel get?
A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Hartsel, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Antero Rsvr weather station 5.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually April (9.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 4.9 | 6.5 | 5.4 | 6.2 | 8.3 | 9.3 | 4.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Hartsel?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 85 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 Hartsel | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 85 mi northeast | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 96 mi east-southeast | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 130 mi west | 14,400 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 Hartsel
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hartsel, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an EF2 on June 8, 2014, which passed about 19 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 30, 2023, which touched down about 5 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 16 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 19, 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 Hartsel'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.
Hartsel radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hartsel, CO?
KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 85 miles northeast. KPUX (Pueblo, CO) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hartsel?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hartsel the lowest scan from KFTG is about 7,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hartsel 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 Hartsel, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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