The top image at right displays the latest infrared satellite image taken by NOAA's GOES satellite. The infrared picture highlights the cloud temperatures as visible to the satellite. The larger and more dense the cloud system, the brighter the color appears. This is also useful to see the cloud cover over the United States at night, as visible satellite imagery isn't functional at night.

The middle image at right displays the latest water vapor image recorded by the GOES satellite. The water vapor image highlights the water content in clouds. As the water content of a cloud system increases, it's color will appear brighter.

The lower image at right displays the latest visible satellite picture recorded by the GOES satellite of Colorado. This picture will be blank at night due to the satellite's inability to see visible clouds in the dark.