Wellington, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wellington, Larimer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wellington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 105 days in the Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County forecast zone and Larimer County — the most common reported hazard around Wellington, mostly in December and January. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (70 days) and flash flooding (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 105 | Mar 2026 | Feb 21, 2017 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 70 | May 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 53 | Aug 2024 | Jul 28, 1997 · 5 deaths · $190 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 44 | Jul 2024 | Jul 2, 2005 · 2 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 43 | Aug 2019 | Jul 24, 2008 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 8 | May 2015 | Sep 12, 2013 · $109 million damage |
| Blizzards | 6 | Mar 2021 | Mar 17, 2003 · $16 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 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 Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County forecast zone and Larimer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wellington get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Wellington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fcl 3.1 Ne weather station 6.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (7.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 4.3 | 5.6 | 3.8 | 5.8 | 7.9 | 2.2 | 1.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Wellington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 33 miles north-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 Wellington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 33 mi north-northeast | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 68 mi south-southeast | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 161 mi south-southeast | 20,400 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 Wellington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 106 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wellington, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an EF3 on May 22, 2008, which passed about 4 miles west-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 31, 2023, which touched down about 15 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 630 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 60 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 30, 1979.
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 Wellington'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.
Wellington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wellington, CO?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 33 miles north-northeast. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 68 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wellington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wellington the lowest scan from KCYS is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wellington 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 Wellington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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