Westcreek, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Westcreek, Douglas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Westcreek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 168 days in the Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet forecast zone and Douglas County — the most common reported hazard around Westcreek, mostly in April and March. Next come high winds (129 days) and flash flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 168 | May 2026 | Mar 17, 2003 · $16 million damage |
| High winds | 129 | Mar 2026 | Apr 9, 1999 · $14 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jun 2024 | Jul 7, 2006 · $13 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 31 | Jun 2026 | Jul 8, 1997 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 24 | Jun 2019 | May 7, 2017 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Jul 2025 | Mar 26, 2012 · 3 deaths · $11 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2023 | May 12, 2023 · $35,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Oct 1997 | — |
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 Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet forecast zone and Douglas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Westcreek get?
A normal year brings about 59 inches of snow to Westcreek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cheesman weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (11.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 | 7.0 | 8.2 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 11.2 | 10.3 | 1.9 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Westcreek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 55 miles 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 Westcreek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 55 mi northeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 71 mi southeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 140 mi north | 16,200 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 Westcreek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Westcreek, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 24, 1979, which passed about 24 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 30, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles south of town.
Hail: 416 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 21, 2004.
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 Westcreek'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.
Westcreek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Westcreek, CO?
KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 55 miles northeast. KPUX (Pueblo, CO) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Westcreek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Westcreek the lowest scan from KFTG is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Westcreek 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 Westcreek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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