Pueblo West, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pueblo West, Pueblo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pueblo West?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 97 days in the Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet forecast zone and Pueblo County — the most common reported hazard around Pueblo West, mostly in April and March. Next come flash flooding (72 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (71 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 97 | Mar 2026 | Jun 6, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 72 | Jul 2025 | Aug 30, 1996 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Jul 2025 | May 20, 2001 · $2.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Jun 2024 | Aug 11, 1997 · $25 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Jul 2011 | Aug 10, 1997 · $160,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Apr 2018 | Oct 23, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Mar 2009 | — |
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 Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet forecast zone and Pueblo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pueblo West get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Pueblo West, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pueblo Rsvr weather station 5.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually November (3.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 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 Pueblo West?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 34 miles east-northeast. 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 Pueblo West | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 34 mi east-northeast | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 102 mi north | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 181 mi east-northeast | 24,800 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 Pueblo West
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pueblo West, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on August 21, 1984, which touched down about 11 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on March 26, 2024, which touched down about 7 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 353 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-inch hail on August 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 Pueblo West'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.
Pueblo West radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pueblo West, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 34 miles east-northeast. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pueblo West?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pueblo West the lowest scan from KPUX is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pueblo West 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 Pueblo West, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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