Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pinetop-Lakeside, Navajo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pinetop-Lakeside?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 95 days in the White Mountains forecast zone and Navajo County — the most common reported hazard around Pinetop-Lakeside, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (92 days) and high winds (63 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 95 | Sep 2025 | Aug 11, 2022 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 92 | Mar 2025 | Jan 3, 2005 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 63 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 25 | Oct 2025 | Mar 22, 2023 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 21 | Sep 2025 | Apr 23, 1997 · $6,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 14 | May 2021 | Jun 1, 2011 · $58 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Dec 2022 | Jan 1, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2013 | Jul 19, 2013 · 1 death |
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 White Mountains forecast zone and Navajo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pinetop-Lakeside get?
A normal year brings about 70 inches of snow to Pinetop-Lakeside, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pinetop 2E weather station 3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 5.2 | 15.6 | 16.5 | 14.7 | 10.4 | 4.4 | 0.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Pinetop-Lakeside?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 76 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 Pinetop-Lakeside | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 76 mi west-northwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWA Phoenix, AZ | 115 mi west-southwest | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEMX Tucson, AZ | 160 mi south-southwest | 20,300 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 Pinetop-Lakeside
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pinetop-Lakeside. The strongest was an EF0 on July 26, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 15 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 31, 1955.
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 Pinetop-Lakeside'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.
Pinetop-Lakeside radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ?
KFSX (Flagstaff, AZ), about 76 miles west-northwest. KIWA (Phoenix, AZ) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pinetop-Lakeside?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pinetop-Lakeside the lowest scan from KFSX is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Pinetop-Lakeside 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 Pinetop-Lakeside, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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