Walker, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Walker, Mono County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Walker?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 276 days in the Mono forecast zone and Mono County — the most common reported hazard around Walker, mostly in February and December. Next come high winds (238 days) and debris flows (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 276 | Apr 2026 | Nov 19, 2010 · 1 death |
| High winds | 238 | May 2026 | Feb 6, 2001 · $300,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 19 | Aug 2025 | Jul 31, 2021 · $41,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2024 | Jun 28, 2011 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jul 2022 | Oct 18, 2015 · $300,000 damage |
| Avalanches | 9 | Dec 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 6 | Nov 2025 | Nov 17, 2020 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 5 | Feb 2023 | Dec 22, 1996 · $50,000 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 Mono forecast zone and Mono County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Walker?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRGX (Reno, NV), about 85 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 Walker | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRGX Reno, NV | 85 mi north | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 119 mi west | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 134 mi west-northwest | 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 Walker
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Walker since 1950.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on July 20, 2020.
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 Walker'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.
Walker radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Walker, CA?
KRGX (Reno, NV), about 85 miles north. KDAX (Sacramento, CA) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Walker?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Walker the lowest scan from KRGX is about 7,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Walker 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 Walker, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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