Carrick, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Carrick, Siskiyou County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Carrick?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 109 days in the Central Siskiyou County forecast zone and Siskiyou County — the most common reported hazard around Carrick, mostly in December and January. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (44 days) and wildfires (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 109 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 17 | Jul 2024 | Sep 2, 2022 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jun 2023 | — |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 11 | Jul 2024 | Jul 23, 2003 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Dec 2009 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Feb 2017 | Dec 31, 2005 · 1 death · $7.0 million 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 Central Siskiyou County forecast zone and Siskiyou County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Carrick get?
A normal year brings about 89 inches of snow to Carrick, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mt Shasta weather station 8.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (26.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 7.8 | 26.1 | 18.2 | 20.3 | 11.0 | 5.4 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Carrick?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 47 miles north-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 Carrick | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAX Medford, OR | 47 mi north-northwest | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 120 mi west-southwest | 12,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 140 mi south-southeast | 16,300 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 Carrick
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Carrick since 1950.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 7, 2015.
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 Carrick'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.
Carrick radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Carrick, CA?
KMAX (Medford, OR), about 47 miles north-northwest. KBHX (Eureka, CA) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Carrick?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Carrick the lowest scan from KMAX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Carrick 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 Carrick, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Weed, CA radar 3 mi
- Mount Shasta, CA radar 9 mi
- Dunsmuir, CA radar 16 mi
- Montague, CA radar 21 mi
- Yreka, CA radar 24 mi
- Shasta Lake, CA radar 53 mi
- Redding, CA radar 61 mi