Maysville, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Maysville, Chaffee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Maysville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 143 days in the Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Ft forecast zone and Chaffee County — the most common reported hazard around Maysville, mostly in November and February. Next come flash flooding (16 days) and high winds (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 143 | Dec 2020 | — |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Aug 2022 | Aug 2, 2007 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 13 | Apr 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jul 2015 | Jul 17, 2015 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 3 | Jul 2023 | — |
| Debris flows | 2 | Aug 2022 | — |
| Avalanches | 1 | Mar 2010 | Mar 12, 2010 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 1 | Nov 2011 | — |
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 Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Ft forecast zone and Chaffee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Maysville get?
A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to Maysville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Salida weather station 11 miles away. The snowiest month is usually April (8.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 6.5 | 8.0 | 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 Maysville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 110 miles east. 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 Maysville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 110 mi east | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 114 mi west-northwest | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 125 mi northeast | 13,600 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 Maysville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Maysville. The strongest was an F0 on May 5, 1991, which touched down about 12 miles east of town.
Hail: 9 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 5, 2016.
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 Maysville'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.
Maysville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Maysville, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 110 miles east. KGJX (Grand Junction, CO) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Maysville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Maysville the lowest scan from KPUX is about 11,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Maysville 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 Maysville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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