Pinedale, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pinedale, Navajo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pinedale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 110 days in the Eastern Mogollon Rim forecast zone and Navajo County — the most common reported hazard around Pinedale, mostly in December and February. Next come flash flooding (95 days) and high winds (54 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 110 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 95 | Sep 2025 | Aug 11, 2022 · $30,000 damage |
| High winds | 54 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 26 | Oct 2025 | Mar 22, 2023 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 25 | Apr 2021 | Apr 28, 2018 · $50 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 21 | Sep 2025 | Apr 23, 1997 · $6,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2013 | Jul 19, 2013 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2006 | Jan 25, 2006 · 2 deaths |
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 Eastern Mogollon Rim forecast zone and Navajo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pinedale get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Pinedale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Show Low Ap weather station 14.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (5.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.9 | 5.4 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Pinedale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 56 miles west-northwest. 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 Pinedale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 56 mi west-northwest | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 108 mi southwest | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 169 mi south | 22,100 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 Pinedale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pinedale. Most came in September and July. The strongest was an F1 on October 17, 1962, which touched down about 20 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 26, 2024, which touched down about 7 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 18 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on October 17, 1962.
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 Pinedale'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.
Pinedale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pinedale, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 56 miles west-northwest. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pinedale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pinedale the lowest scan from KFSX is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pinedale 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 Pinedale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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