Fort Jones, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fort Jones, Siskiyou County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fort Jones?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 111 days in the Western Siskiyou County forecast zone and Siskiyou County — the most common reported hazard around Fort Jones, mostly in January and December. Next come wildfires (69 days) and flash flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 111 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 69 | Oct 2025 | Aug 1, 2022 · 4 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jun 2023 | — |
| High winds | 13 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Feb 2017 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 11 | Jul 2024 | Jul 23, 2003 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Dec 2009 | — |
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 Western Siskiyou County forecast zone and Siskiyou County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fort Jones get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Fort Jones, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Yreka weather station 12.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 4.3 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 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 Fort Jones?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 33 miles north. 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 Fort Jones | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAX Medford, OR | 33 mi north | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 108 mi southwest | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 159 mi south-southeast | 20,000 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 Fort Jones
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Fort Jones since 1950.
Hail: 8 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 26, 2010.
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 Fort Jones'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.
Fort Jones radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fort Jones, CA?
KMAX (Medford, OR), about 33 miles north. KBHX (Eureka, CA) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fort Jones?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fort Jones the lowest scan from KMAX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fort Jones 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 Fort Jones, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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