Nathrop, CO Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Nathrop, Chaffee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Nathrop?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 71 days in the Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Ft forecast zone and Chaffee County — the most common reported hazard around Nathrop, mostly in March and April. Next come high winds (19 days) and flash flooding (16 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms71May 2026—
High winds19Mar 2026—
Flash flooding16Aug 2022Aug 2, 2007 · $2.0 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage7Jul 2015Jul 17, 2015 · 1 death
Damaging thunderstorm winds3Jul 2023—
Debris flows2Aug 2022—
Extreme cold & wind chill1Dec 1996—

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 Chaffee County Below 9000 Ft forecast zone and Chaffee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Nathrop get?

A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Nathrop, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Buena Vista 2S weather station 5.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (8.2 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
3.15.17.66.27.48.28.13.2

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Nathrop?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 104 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over NathropView
KPUX
Pueblo, CO		104 mi east10,200 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KFTG
Denver/Boulder, CO		109 mi northeast10,900 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KGJX
Grand Junction, CO		117 mi west-northwest12,200 ftLimited — 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 Nathrop

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nathrop. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F0 on May 5, 1991, which touched down about 16 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 30, 2023, which touched down about 22 miles north-northeast of town.

Hail: 10 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 Nathrop'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.

Nathrop radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Nathrop, CO?

KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 104 miles east. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Nathrop?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nathrop the lowest scan from KPUX is about 10,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

Is TALON's radar for Nathrop 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 Nathrop, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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