Redvale, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Redvale, Montrose County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Redvale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 34 days in the Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River forecast zone and Montrose County — the most common reported hazard around Redvale, mostly in December and February. Next come wildfires (21 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 21 | Aug 2025 | Jul 10, 2005 · $150,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 20 | Jun 2024 | Jun 5, 2009 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Oct 2022 | Jun 24, 2021 · $650,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Aug 2023 | May 24, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 13 | Aug 2024 | Jul 24, 2021 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Apr 2023 | Dec 10, 2000 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River forecast zone and Montrose County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Redvale get?
A normal year brings about 60 inches of snow to Redvale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Norwood weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 11.9 | 10.4 | 12.0 | 10.4 | 8.0 | 4.2 | 0.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Redvale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 62 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 Redvale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 62 mi north | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 227 mi south-southeast | 36,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 230 mi east | 37,100 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 Redvale
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Redvale since 1950.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on October 1, 2022.
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 Redvale'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.
Redvale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Redvale, CO?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 62 miles north. KABX (Albuquerque, NM) is 227 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Redvale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Redvale the lowest scan from KGJX is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Redvale 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 Redvale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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