Montezuma, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Montezuma, Summit County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Montezuma?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 203 days in the South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet forecast zone and Summit County — the most common reported hazard around Montezuma, mostly in April and December. Next come high winds (81 days) and avalanches (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 203 | May 2026 | — |
| High winds | 81 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Avalanches | 32 | Feb 2025 | Apr 20, 2013 · 5 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2011 | Aug 1, 2004 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 4 | Jan 2012 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 3 | Jul 2022 | Jul 16, 2022 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Jul 2011 | Jul 18, 2011 · $210,000 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 South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet forecast zone and Summit County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Montezuma get?
A normal year brings about 115 inches of snow to Montezuma, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dillon 1 E weather station 9.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1 | 14.6 | 15.8 | 18.0 | 17.0 | 17.5 | 17.3 | 6.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Montezuma?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 72 miles east-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 Montezuma | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 72 mi east-northeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 119 mi southeast | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 122 mi north-northeast | 13,100 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 Montezuma
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Montezuma, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F2 on June 13, 1977, which touched down about 23 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 28, 2012, which touched down about 13 miles east of town.
Hail: 24 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 15, 1985.
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 Montezuma'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.
Montezuma radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Montezuma, CO?
KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 72 miles east-northeast. KPUX (Pueblo, CO) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Montezuma?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Montezuma the lowest scan from KFTG is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Montezuma 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 Montezuma, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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