Penrose, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Penrose, Fremont County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Penrose?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 43 days in the Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County forecast zone and Fremont County — the most common reported hazard around Penrose, mostly in February and January. Next come flash flooding (43 days) and high winds (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 43 | Jul 2025 | Jul 5, 2006 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 24 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 11 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 7 | Jul 2014 | Jun 2, 2002 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2024 | Aug 6, 1997 · 2 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2019 | Jul 3, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Apr 2005 | — |
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 Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County forecast zone and Fremont County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Penrose get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Penrose, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Canon City weather station 12.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 | 5.1 | 6.2 | 6.7 | 6.2 | 6.0 | 4.1 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Penrose?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 44 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Penrose | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 44 mi east | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 97 mi north-northeast | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 179 mi west-northwest | 24,200 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 Penrose
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Penrose, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on August 21, 1984, which touched down about 25 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on March 26, 2024, which touched down about 16 miles east of town.
Hail: 329 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 13, 2018.
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 Penrose'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.
Penrose radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Penrose, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 44 miles east. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Penrose?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Penrose the lowest scan from KPUX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Penrose 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 Penrose, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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