Wolcott, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wolcott, Eagle County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wolcott?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 55 days in the Central Colorado River Basin forecast zone and Eagle County — the most common reported hazard around Wolcott, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (25 days) and flash flooding (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 25 | May 2024 | May 25, 2024 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Feb 2022 | Jul 28, 1999 · $350,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Feb 2026 | Jun 2, 1999 · $100,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 16 | Aug 2024 | Jan 13, 2003 · 1 death · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Aug 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 11 | Aug 2025 | Apr 15, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Colorado River Basin forecast zone and Eagle County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Wolcott?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 93 miles west-southwest. 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 Wolcott | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 93 mi west-southwest | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 114 mi east | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 140 mi northeast | 16,300 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 Wolcott
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wolcott. The strongest was an F1 on April 6, 1974, which touched down about 8 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on June 30, 2004, which touched down about 7 miles southwest of town.
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 Wolcott'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.
Wolcott radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wolcott, CO?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 93 miles west-southwest. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wolcott?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wolcott the lowest scan from KGJX is about 8,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Wolcott 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 Wolcott, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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