Alpine Village, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Alpine Village, Alpine County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Alpine Village?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 364 days in the Greater Lake Tahoe Area forecast zone and Alpine County — the most common reported hazard around Alpine Village, mostly in January and December. Next come high winds (161 days) and avalanches (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 364 | Apr 2026 | Dec 20, 1996 · 2 deaths · $75,000 damage |
| High winds | 161 | Apr 2026 | Dec 11, 2014 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Avalanches | 16 | Feb 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 · 9 deaths |
| Debris flows | 12 | Aug 2025 | Dec 22, 2005 · $2,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Jan 2021 | Mar 1, 2018 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 3 | Jul 2021 | Dec 31, 2005 · $1.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Jul 2017 | Jun 24, 2007 · $500 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 1997 | — |
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 Greater Lake Tahoe Area forecast zone and Alpine County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Alpine Village get?
A normal year brings about 77 inches of snow to Alpine Village, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Markleeville weather station 6.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (20.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 4.0 | 18.7 | 11.9 | 20.7 | 13.0 | 6.6 | 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 Alpine Village?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRGX (Reno, NV), about 70 miles north-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 Alpine Village | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRGX Reno, NV | 70 mi north-northeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 103 mi west | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 110 mi west-northwest | 11,100 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 Alpine Village
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Alpine Village. The strongest was an EF0 on July 8, 2015, which touched down about 17 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 21, 2017, which touched down about 20 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 18 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 20, 2017.
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 Alpine Village'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.
Alpine Village radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Alpine Village, CA?
KRGX (Reno, NV), about 70 miles north-northeast. KDAX (Sacramento, CA) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Alpine Village?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Alpine Village the lowest scan from KRGX is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Alpine Village 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 Alpine Village, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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