Mountain Village, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mountain Village, San Miguel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mountain Village?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 310 days in the Northwestern San Juan Mountains forecast zone and San Miguel County — the most common reported hazard around Mountain Village, mostly in February and December. Next come avalanches (61 days) and debris flows (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 310 | Feb 2026 | Dec 3, 2013 · $5,000 damage |
| Avalanches | 61 | Feb 2026 | Feb 1, 2021 · 3 deaths |
| Debris flows | 44 | Oct 2025 | Jul 30, 2006 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jul 2021 | Aug 8, 2001 · $400,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Feb 2026 | Sep 29, 2019 · $30,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 11 | Nov 2019 | — |
| Blizzards | 9 | Mar 2015 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Aug 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 · $2,000 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 Northwestern San Juan Mountains forecast zone and San Miguel County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mountain Village get?
A normal year brings about 131 inches of snow to Mountain Village, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Telluride 4Wnw weather station 1.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (23.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | 18.7 | 19.3 | 23.6 | 22.0 | 22.7 | 13.1 | 5.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Mountain Village?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 80 miles north-northwest. 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 Mountain Village | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 80 mi north-northwest | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 201 mi south-southeast | 29,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 203 mi east-northeast | 30,000 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 Mountain Village
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Mountain Village since 1950.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on June 1, 2003.
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 Mountain Village'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.
Mountain Village radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mountain Village, CO?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 80 miles north-northwest. KABX (Albuquerque, NM) is 201 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mountain Village?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mountain Village the lowest scan from KGJX is about 6,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Mountain Village 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 Mountain Village, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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