Markleeville, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Markleeville, Alpine County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Markleeville?
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 Markleeville, 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 Markleeville get?
A normal year brings about 77 inches of snow to Markleeville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Markleeville weather station 2.4 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 Markleeville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRGX (Reno, NV), about 76 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 Markleeville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRGX Reno, NV | 76 mi north-northeast | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 101 mi west | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 112 mi west-northwest | 11,400 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 Markleeville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Markleeville. The strongest was an EF0 on July 8, 2015, which touched down about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 15 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 20, 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 Markleeville'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.
Markleeville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Markleeville, CA?
KRGX (Reno, NV), about 76 miles north-northeast. KDAX (Sacramento, CA) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Markleeville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Markleeville the lowest scan from KRGX 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 Markleeville 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 Markleeville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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