Pagosa Springs, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pagosa Springs, Archuleta County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pagosa Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 116 days in the San Juan River Basin forecast zone and Archuleta County — the most common reported hazard around Pagosa Springs, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (13 days) and lightning casualties & damage (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 116 | Feb 2026 | Feb 27, 2004 · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 13 | May 2020 | Apr 28, 1997 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Jul 2021 | Sep 8, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 9 | Jul 2023 | Jun 26, 2023 · $400,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Sep 2025 | Jul 15, 2014 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Oct 2025 | May 22, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 6 | Jun 2025 | Jul 24, 2021 · $10,000 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 San Juan River Basin forecast zone and Archuleta County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Pagosa Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 141 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 Pagosa Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 141 mi north-northwest | 16,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 146 mi south | 17,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 175 mi east-northeast | 23,300 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 Pagosa Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Pagosa Springs. The strongest was an F0 on April 25, 1999, which touched down near town.
Hail: 7 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 29, 2014.
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 Pagosa 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.
Pagosa Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pagosa Springs, CO?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 141 miles north-northwest. KABX (Albuquerque, NM) is 146 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pagosa Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pagosa Springs the lowest scan from KGJX is about 16,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Pagosa 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 Pagosa Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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