Paoli, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Paoli, Phillips County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Paoli?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Phillips County forecast zone and Phillips County — the most common reported hazard around Paoli, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (63 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Jun 2026 | Jul 4, 2006 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 63 | Mar 2026 | Nov 6, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Nov 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 15 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Aug 2021 | Jun 12, 2007 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Apr 2021 | Apr 27, 2021 · $15,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Mar 2017 | Mar 6, 2017 · $300,000 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 Phillips County forecast zone and Phillips County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Paoli get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Paoli, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Holyoke weather station 8.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 | 3.9 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 6.1 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Paoli?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 95 miles south-southeast. 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 Paoli | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 95 mi south-southeast | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 123 mi west-southwest | 13,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 128 mi west-northwest | 14,000 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 Paoli
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of Paoli, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 27, 1960, which passed about 12 miles northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 19, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles west of town.
Hail: 470 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 77 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 5, 2000.
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 Paoli'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.
Paoli radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Paoli, CO?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 95 miles south-southeast. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Paoli?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Paoli the lowest scan from KGLD is about 8,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Paoli 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 Paoli, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Holyoke, CO radar 9 mi
- Julesburg, CO radar 28 mi
- Yuma, CO radar 36 mi
- Sterling, CO radar 38 mi
- Wray, CO radar 39 mi
- Akron, CO radar 50 mi