Lookout, CA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Lookout, Modoc County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Lookout?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 51 days in the Modoc County forecast zone and Modoc County — the most common reported hazard around Lookout, mostly in December and February. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (38 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (31 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
High winds	51	Mar 2025	—
Heavy snow & winter storms	38	Dec 2025	—
Extreme cold & wind chill	31	Jan 2016	—
Wildfires	26	Jul 2024	Jul 30, 2015 · 1 death
Flooding	9	Feb 2025	May 8, 2005 · $2.3 million damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds	5	Jul 2015	Jul 6, 2011 · $20,000 damage
Excessive heat	4	Jul 2024	—
Flash flooding	4	Apr 2019	—

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 Modoc County forecast zone and Modoc County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Lookout get?

A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Lookout, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Adin Rs weather station 10.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.3 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.4	5.2	10.3	9.3	8.1	7.1	3.9	0.8

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Lookout?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 101 miles 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 Lookout	View
KMAX Medford, OR	101 mi northwest	9,700 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KBBX Beale AFB, CA	121 mi south-southwest	12,900 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KRGX Reno, NV	134 mi southeast	15,200 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 Lookout

NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Lookout 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 3, 2013.

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 Lookout'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.

Lookout radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Lookout, CA?

KMAX (Medford, OR), about 101 miles northwest. KBBX (Beale AFB, CA) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Lookout?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lookout the lowest scan from KMAX is about 9,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

Is TALON's radar for Lookout 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 Lookout, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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