Steamboat Springs, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Steamboat Springs, Routt County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Steamboat Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 121 days in the Upper Yampa River Basin forecast zone and Routt County — the most common reported hazard around Steamboat Springs, mostly in January and December. Next come flooding (22 days) and wildfires (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 121 | Feb 2025 | Apr 23, 2003 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 22 | May 2024 | Jun 1, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 21 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 21 | Jun 2024 | Jul 8, 2004 · $45,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Dec 2025 | Apr 22, 1999 · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Avalanches | 2 | Mar 2006 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2009 | Jun 3, 2009 · $30,000 damage |
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 Upper Yampa River Basin forecast zone and Routt County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Steamboat Springs get?
A normal year brings about 185 inches of snow to Steamboat Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Steamboat Springs weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (46.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.9 | 23.3 | 35.8 | 46.6 | 35.7 | 19.5 | 13.2 | 2.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Steamboat Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 115 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 Steamboat Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 115 mi east-northeast | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 122 mi southwest | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 129 mi east-southeast | 14,300 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 Steamboat Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Steamboat Springs. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F1 on May 30, 1980, which touched down about 16 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 24, 2018, which touched down about 18 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 9 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 24, 2005.
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 Steamboat Springs'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.
Steamboat Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Steamboat Springs, CO?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 115 miles east-northeast. KGJX (Grand Junction, CO) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Steamboat Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Steamboat Springs the lowest scan from KCYS is about 12,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Steamboat Springs 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 Steamboat Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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