Silver Plume, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Silver Plume, Clear Creek County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Silver Plume?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 203 days in the South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet forecast zone and Clear Creek County — the most common reported hazard around Silver Plume, mostly in April and December. Next come high winds (81 days) and avalanches (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 203 | May 2026 | — |
| High winds | 81 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Avalanches | 32 | Feb 2025 | Apr 20, 2013 · 5 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Sep 2013 | Sep 14, 2013 · $256,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Jan 2012 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2015 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 2 | Jun 2023 | — |
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 South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above 9000 Feet forecast zone and Clear Creek County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Silver Plume get?
A normal year brings about 106 inches of snow to Silver Plume, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Georgetown weather station 1.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually April (20.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | 11.1 | 14.4 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 18.5 | 20.9 | 6.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Silver Plume?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 63 miles east. 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 Plume | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 63 mi east | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 112 mi north-northeast | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 119 mi southeast | 12,600 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 Plume
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Silver Plume. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F1 on June 16, 1996, which touched down about 23 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 28, 2012, which touched down about 9 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 90 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 15, 1985.
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 Plume'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 Plume radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Silver Plume, CO?
KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 63 miles east. KCYS (Cheyenne, WY) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Silver Plume?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Silver Plume the lowest scan from KFTG is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Silver Plume 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 Plume, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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