Hayden, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hayden, Routt County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hayden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 117 days in the Central Yampa River Basin forecast zone and Routt County — the most common reported hazard around Hayden, mostly in December and January. Next come wildfires (66 days) and high winds (51 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 117 | Nov 2024 | Oct 20, 2007 · $5,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 66 | Sep 2025 | Jul 16, 2023 · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 51 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2, 2024 · $33,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 21 | Jun 2024 | Jul 8, 2004 · $45,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | May 2024 | Mar 25, 1998 · $60,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Debris flows | 5 | May 2023 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2009 | Jun 3, 2009 · $30,000 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 Yampa River Basin forecast zone and Routt County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hayden get?
A normal year brings about 113 inches of snow to Hayden, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hayden weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (26.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 15.7 | 23.8 | 26.3 | 17.9 | 12.6 | 10.0 | 1.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Hayden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 111 miles south-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 Hayden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 111 mi south-southwest | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 136 mi east-northeast | 15,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 152 mi east-southeast | 18,500 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 Hayden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hayden. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F1 on May 30, 1980, which touched down about 15 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 24, 2018, which touched down about 17 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 10 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 24, 2005.
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 Hayden'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.
Hayden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hayden, CO?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 111 miles south-southwest. KCYS (Cheyenne, WY) is 136 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hayden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hayden the lowest scan from KGJX is about 11,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hayden 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 Hayden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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