Silver Cliff, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Silver Cliff, Custer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Silver Cliff?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 98 days in the Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Ft forecast zone and Custer County — the most common reported hazard around Silver Cliff, mostly in March and April. Next come high winds (33 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 98 | May 2026 | Mar 14, 1996 · $600,000 damage |
| High winds | 33 | Dec 2025 | Apr 11, 2001 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jul 2021 | Jul 27, 2003 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 1997 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Jun 2011 | Apr 30, 2002 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 4 | Oct 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Apr 2005 | Oct 24, 1997 · $400,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Aug 2011 | Aug 31, 2011 · 1 death |
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 Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Ft forecast zone and Custer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Silver Cliff get?
A normal year brings about 84 inches of snow to Silver Cliff, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Westcliffe weather station 3.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually April (19.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | 8.5 | 8.8 | 8.4 | 10.4 | 15.0 | 19.6 | 4.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Silver Cliff?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 70 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 Silver Cliff | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 70 mi east-northeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 123 mi north-northeast | 13,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 165 mi west-northwest | 21,200 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 Silver Cliff
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 14 tornadoes within 25 miles of Silver Cliff, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on July 4, 1960, which touched down about 8 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 30, 2025, which touched down about 7 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 106 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 1, 1996.
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 Silver Cliff'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.
Silver Cliff radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Silver Cliff, CO?
KPUX (Pueblo, CO), about 70 miles east-northeast. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Silver Cliff?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Silver Cliff the lowest scan from KPUX is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Silver Cliff 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 Silver Cliff, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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