Olney Springs, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Olney Springs, Crowley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Olney Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 36 days in the Crowley County forecast zone and Crowley County — the most common reported hazard around Olney Springs, mostly in April and March. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (14 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 36 | Jan 2020 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 14 | Aug 2024 | Jun 8, 2002 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jul 2016 | Aug 19, 2004 · $30,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Dec 2011 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Mar 2011 | Apr 15, 2008 · 2 deaths · $5.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2005 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Apr 2000 | Apr 29, 2000 · $1,000 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 Crowley County forecast zone and Crowley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Olney Springs get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Olney Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fowler 1 Se weather station 4.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 2.2 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Olney Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 24 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 Olney Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 24 mi north-northwest | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 117 mi north-northwest | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 147 mi northeast | 17,500 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 Olney Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 36 tornadoes within 25 miles of Olney Springs, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on October 20, 1953, which crossed near town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 16, 2021, which touched down about 22 miles north of town.
Hail: 195 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 5, 2023.
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 Olney 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.
Olney Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Olney Springs, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 24 miles north-northwest. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Olney Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Olney Springs the lowest scan from KPUX is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Olney 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 Olney Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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