Vernon, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Vernon, Yuma County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Vernon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 188 days in the Yuma County forecast zone and Yuma County — the most common reported hazard around Vernon, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (83 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 188 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2011 · $21 million damage |
| High winds | 83 | Mar 2026 | Mar 22, 2009 · $65,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 27 | May 2024 | Jun 4, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 24 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Aug 2024 | Aug 15, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 9 | May 2026 | — |
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 Yuma County forecast zone and Yuma County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Vernon get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Vernon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Vernon 4Ene weather station 3.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (8.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 3.2 | 8.8 | 5.3 | 7.7 | 5.4 | 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 Vernon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 51 miles southeast. 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 Vernon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 51 mi southeast | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 119 mi west | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 143 mi southwest | 16,900 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 Vernon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 92 tornadoes within 25 miles of Vernon, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F2 on October 17, 1971, which touched down about 11 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 9, 2025, which touched down about 3 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 534 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 76 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.25-inch hail on August 8, 2023.
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 Vernon'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.
Vernon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Vernon, CO?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 51 miles southeast. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Vernon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Vernon the lowest scan from KGLD is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Vernon 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 Vernon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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