Hot Sulphur Springs, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hot Sulphur Springs, Grand County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hot Sulphur Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 30 days in the Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet forecast zone and Grand County — the most common reported hazard around Hot Sulphur Springs, mostly in December and January. Next come flash flooding (13 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Sep 2023 | Jul 30, 2021 · $35,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 13 | Jun 2026 | Jun 30, 2011 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jul 2006 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Jan 1998 | — |
| Avalanches | 1 | Dec 2007 | — |
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 Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet forecast zone and Grand County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hot Sulphur Springs get?
A normal year brings about 81 inches of snow to Hot Sulphur Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Williams Fork Dam weather station 5.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 9.9 | 13.3 | 14.2 | 13.6 | 10.4 | 11.9 | 2.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Hot Sulphur Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 85 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 Hot Sulphur Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 85 mi east-southeast | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 101 mi northeast | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 132 mi west-southwest | 14,900 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 Hot Sulphur Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hot Sulphur Springs. The strongest was an F1 on June 8, 1984, which touched down about 15 miles west of town.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.25-inch hail on August 8, 2009.
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 Hot Sulphur Springs'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.
Hot Sulphur Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hot Sulphur Springs, CO?
KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 85 miles east-southeast. KCYS (Cheyenne, WY) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hot Sulphur Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hot Sulphur Springs the lowest scan from KFTG is about 7,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hot Sulphur Springs 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 Hot Sulphur Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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