Running Springs, CA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Running Springs, San Bernardino 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 Running Springs?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 340 days in the San Bernardino County Mountains forecast zone and San Bernardino County — the most common reported hazard around Running Springs, mostly in August and July. Next come high winds (148 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (129 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Flash flooding340Feb 2026Aug 26, 2003 · 3 deaths · $50,000 damage
High winds148Jan 2026Dec 25, 2003 · $500,000 damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds129Feb 2026Jun 3, 2009 · 1 death · $20,000 damage
Wildfires128Jun 2025Oct 25, 2003 · 4 deaths · $696 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms121Jan 2025Mar 1, 2023 · 1 death · $500,000 damage
Flooding106Feb 2026Dec 19, 2010 · 1 death
Lightning casualties & damage58Sep 2024Jun 3, 2009 · 1 death · $1,000 damage
Debris flows47Aug 2025Dec 25, 2003 · 14 deaths · $5.0 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 San Bernardino County Mountains forecast zone and San Bernardino County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Running Springs get?

A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Running Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lake Arrowhead weather station 5.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (6.7 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.33.53.05.36.72.80.8

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

Which radars cover Running Springs?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSOX (Santa Ana Mountains, CA), about 41 miles southwest. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Running SpringsView
KSOX
Santa Ana Mountains, CA		41 mi southwest2,700 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KEYX
Edwards AFB, CA		67 mi north-northwest5,300 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KNKX
San Diego, CA		89 mi south8,100 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation

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 Running Springs

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Running Springs, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an EF2 on May 22, 2008, which touched down about 24 miles south-southwest of town.

Hail: 10 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on March 5, 2000.

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 Running Springs'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.

Running Springs radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Running Springs, CA?

KSOX (Santa Ana Mountains, CA), about 41 miles southwest. KEYX (Edwards AFB, CA) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Running Springs?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Running Springs the lowest scan from KSOX is about 2,700 ft up.

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

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