Montague, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Montague, Siskiyou County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Montague?
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 Montague, 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 Montague get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Montague, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Yreka weather station 6 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 Montague?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 26 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 Montague | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAX Medford, OR | 26 mi north-northwest | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 125 mi southwest | 13,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 161 mi south-southeast | 20,400 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 Montague
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Montague 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 Montague'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.
Montague radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Montague, CA?
KMAX (Medford, OR), about 26 miles north-northwest. KBHX (Eureka, CA) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Montague?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Montague the lowest scan from KMAX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Montague 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 Montague, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Yreka, CA radar 5 mi
- Weed, CA radar 23 mi
- Mount Shasta, CA radar 30 mi
- Dunsmuir, CA radar 37 mi