Red Feather Lakes, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Red Feather Lakes, Larimer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Red Feather Lakes?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 182 days in the Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet forecast zone and Larimer County — the most common reported hazard around Red Feather Lakes, mostly in January and December. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (167 days) and flash flooding (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 182 | Mar 2026 | Apr 8, 1999 · $7.2 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 167 | May 2026 | Mar 17, 2003 · $16 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 53 | Aug 2024 | Jul 28, 1997 · 5 deaths · $190 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 44 | Jul 2024 | Jul 2, 2005 · 2 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 43 | Aug 2019 | Jul 24, 2008 · 2 deaths |
| Wildfires | 10 | Aug 2024 | Sep 6, 2010 · $217 million damage |
| Flooding | 7 | May 2015 | Sep 12, 2013 · $109 million damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Oct 1997 | — |
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 and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet forecast zone and Larimer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Red Feather Lakes get?
A normal year brings about 73 inches of snow to Red Feather Lakes, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rustic 9Wsw weather station 10.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually April (15.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.7 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 6.4 | 7.9 | 13.0 | 15.7 | 5.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Red Feather Lakes?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 47 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 Red Feather Lakes | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 47 mi east-northeast | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 89 mi southeast | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 179 mi south-southeast | 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 Red Feather Lakes
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Red Feather Lakes, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on April 23, 1960, which passed about 24 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 22, 2008, which touched down about 21 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 55 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on July 29, 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 Red Feather Lakes'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.
Red Feather Lakes radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Red Feather Lakes, CO?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 47 miles east-northeast. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Red Feather Lakes?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Red Feather Lakes the lowest scan from KCYS is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Red Feather Lakes 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 Red Feather Lakes, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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