Monticello, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Monticello, San Juan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Monticello?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 162 days in the La Sal and Abajo Mountains forecast zone and San Juan County — the most common reported hazard around Monticello, mostly in December and February. Next come flash flooding (51 days) and wildfires (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 162 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 51 | Aug 2025 | Sep 14, 1996 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 27 | Aug 2025 | Oct 13, 2024 · $3.0 million damage |
| Debris flows | 16 | Aug 2022 | Jul 25, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 15 | Sep 2025 | Jun 7, 2006 · $175,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Jul 2021 | Oct 6, 2006 · $10,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Apr 2013 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Apr 2006 | Apr 5, 2006 · $2,000 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 La Sal and Abajo Mountains forecast zone and San Juan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Monticello get?
A normal year brings about 64 inches of snow to Monticello, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Monticello 2E weather station 1.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (13.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 7.3 | 13.9 | 13.4 | 13.5 | 7.4 | 6.1 | 1.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Monticello?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 102 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 Monticello | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 102 mi northeast | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 194 mi west | 27,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 234 mi southeast | 38,200 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 Monticello
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Monticello.
Hail: 15 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 6, 2020.
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 Monticello'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.
Monticello radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Monticello, UT?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 102 miles northeast. KICX (Cedar City, UT) is 194 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Monticello?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Monticello the lowest scan from KGJX is about 10,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Monticello 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 Monticello, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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