Trail Side, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Trail Side, Morgan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Trail Side?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 80 days in the Morgan County forecast zone and Morgan County — the most common reported hazard around Trail Side, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (71 days) and flash flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 71 | Feb 2026 | May 20, 2001 · $259,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Aug 2024 | Jul 29, 1997 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Blizzards | 14 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Jul 2021 | Aug 3, 2000 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2015 | Sep 15, 2013 · $31 million 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 Morgan County forecast zone and Morgan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Trail Side get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Trail Side, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ft Morgan weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 2.7 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Trail Side?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 49 miles southwest. 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 Trail Side | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 49 mi southwest | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 80 mi northwest | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 125 mi south | 13,600 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 Trail Side
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 139 tornadoes within 25 miles of Trail Side, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 10, 1975, which passed about 25 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 6, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles east of town.
Hail: 460 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 83 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 30, 1989.
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 Trail Side'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.
Trail Side radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Trail Side, CO?
KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 49 miles southwest. KCYS (Cheyenne, WY) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Trail Side?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Trail Side the lowest scan from KFTG is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Trail Side 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 Trail Side, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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