Westminster, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Westminster, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Westminster?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 118 days in the Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Westminster, mostly in December and January. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (112 days) and lightning casualties & damage (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 118 | Mar 2026 | Apr 17, 2018 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 112 | May 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 32 | May 2023 | Jul 27, 2007 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Jun 2026 | Jul 12, 1996 · 2 deaths · $520,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 21 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Aug 2023 | Sep 12, 2013 · $8.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Aug 2024 | Dec 30, 2021 · 2 deaths · $2.0 billion damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Mar 2021 | Mar 17, 2003 · $16 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 Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Westminster get?
A normal year brings about 55 inches of snow to Westminster, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Broomfield 2.3 Ssw weather station 2.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 5.8 | 11.1 | 7.2 | 7.9 | 9.3 | 7.2 | 1.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Westminster?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 28 miles east-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 Westminster | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 28 mi east-southeast | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 89 mi north | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 109 mi south-southeast | 10,900 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 Westminster
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 184 tornadoes within 25 miles of Westminster, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 15, 1988, which touched down about 12 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 13, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 1,424 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 109 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 5, 1983.
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 Westminster'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.
Westminster radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Westminster, CO?
KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO), about 28 miles east-southeast. KCYS (Cheyenne, WY) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Westminster?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Westminster the lowest scan from KFTG is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Westminster 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 Westminster, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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