Windsor, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Windsor, Weld County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Windsor?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 141 days in the Central and South Weld County forecast zone and Weld County — the most common reported hazard around Windsor, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (57 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 141 | Jun 2026 | Jun 25, 1999 · 1 death |
| High winds | 57 | Mar 2026 | May 20, 2001 · $1.4 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Feb 2024 | Dec 28, 2006 · $102,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jul 2025 | Jul 13, 2001 · $600,000 damage |
| Flooding | 23 | Aug 2025 | May 28, 2024 · 1 death · $3.4 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 23 | May 2017 | Jun 5, 2009 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 11 | Mar 2021 | Mar 13, 2019 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | 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 Central and South Weld County forecast zone and Weld County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Windsor get?
A normal year brings about 48 inches of snow to Windsor, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ft Collins 4 E weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (8.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 7.6 | 6.9 | 6.6 | 7.0 | 8.2 | 5.7 | 1.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Windsor?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 47 miles north. 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 Windsor | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 47 mi north | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 52 mi south-southeast | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 145 mi south-southeast | 17,200 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 Windsor
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 159 tornadoes within 25 miles of Windsor, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on May 22, 2008, which crossed near town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 20, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 831 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 79 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 4, 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 Windsor'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.
Windsor radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Windsor, CO?
KCYS (Cheyenne, WY), about 47 miles north. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 52 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Windsor?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Windsor the lowest scan from KCYS is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Windsor 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 Windsor, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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