Pierce, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pierce, Weld County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pierce?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 141 days in the Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County forecast zone and Weld County — the most common reported hazard around Pierce, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (105 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (70 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 141 | Jun 2026 | Jun 25, 1999 · 1 death |
| High winds | 105 | Mar 2026 | Feb 21, 2017 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 70 | May 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jul 2025 | Jul 13, 2001 · $600,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 23 | May 2017 | Jun 5, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 22 | Aug 2025 | May 28, 2024 · 1 death · $3.4 million damage |
| Blizzards | 6 | Mar 2021 | Mar 17, 2003 · $16 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
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 Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County forecast zone and Weld County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pierce get?
A normal year brings about 48 inches of snow to Pierce, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ft Collins 4 E weather station 13.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (8.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 7.6 | 6.9 | 6.6 | 7.0 | 8.2 | 5.7 | 1.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Pierce?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 35 miles north. 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 Pierce | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 35 mi north | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 61 mi south-southeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 155 mi south-southeast | 19,100 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 Pierce
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 148 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pierce, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on May 22, 2008, which passed about 13 miles west-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 31, 2023, which touched down about 15 miles north of town.
Hail: 723 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 76 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 4, 1983.
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 Pierce'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.
Pierce radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pierce, CO?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 35 miles north. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 61 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pierce?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pierce the lowest scan from KCYS is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pierce 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 Pierce, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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