Raymer (New Raymer), CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Raymer (New Raymer), Weld County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Raymer (New Raymer)?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 141 days in the Northeast Weld County forecast zone and Weld County — the most common reported hazard around Raymer (New Raymer), mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (71 days) and flash flooding (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 141 | Jun 2026 | Jun 25, 1999 · 1 death |
| High winds | 71 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jul 2025 | Jul 13, 2001 · $600,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 23 | May 2017 | Jun 5, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 21 | Aug 2025 | May 28, 2024 · 1 death · $3.4 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Feb 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 12 | Dec 2022 | Oct 24, 1997 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | 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 Northeast Weld County forecast zone and Weld County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Raymer (New Raymer) get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Raymer (New Raymer), based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the New Raymer weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually November (5.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 5.8 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 2.5 | 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 Raymer (New Raymer)?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 63 miles 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 Raymer (New Raymer) | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 63 mi northwest | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 68 mi south-southwest | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 142 mi southeast | 16,700 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 Raymer (New Raymer)
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 96 tornadoes within 25 miles of Raymer (New Raymer), 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F2 on September 18, 1986, which passed about 6 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 27, 2025, which touched down about 5 miles south of town.
Hail: 348 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 61 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 22, 1979.
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 Raymer (New Raymer)'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.
Raymer (New Raymer) radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Raymer (New Raymer), CO?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 63 miles northwest. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 68 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Raymer (New Raymer)?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Raymer (New Raymer) the lowest scan from KCYS is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Raymer (New Raymer) 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 Raymer (New Raymer), follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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