Wrightwood, CA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wrightwood, San Bernardino County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wrightwood?
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 Wrightwood, mostly in August and July. Next come high winds (148 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (129 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 340 | Feb 2026 | Aug 26, 2003 · 3 deaths · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 148 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 129 | Feb 2026 | Jun 3, 2009 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 128 | Jun 2025 | Oct 25, 2003 · 4 deaths · $696 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 121 | Jan 2025 | Mar 1, 2023 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 106 | Feb 2026 | Dec 19, 2010 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 58 | Sep 2024 | Jun 3, 2009 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 47 | Aug 2025 | Dec 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 Wrightwood get?
A normal year brings about 62 inches of snow to Wrightwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wrightwood weather station 1.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (24.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 3.6 | 5.3 | 10.5 | 24.8 | 8.3 | 7.2 | 1.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Wrightwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSOX (Santa Ana Mountains, CA), about 36 miles south. 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 Wrightwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSOX Santa Ana Mountains, CA | 36 mi south | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEYX Edwards AFB, CA | 52 mi north | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVTX Los Angeles, CA | 89 mi west | 8,000 ft | Fair — 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 Wrightwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wrightwood. Most came in September and May. The strongest was an F1 on November 25, 1965, which touched down about 18 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 9, 2021, which touched down about 13 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on August 12, 1998.
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 Wrightwood'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.
Wrightwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wrightwood, CA?
KSOX (Santa Ana Mountains, CA), about 36 miles south. KEYX (Edwards AFB, CA) is 52 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wrightwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wrightwood the lowest scan from KSOX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wrightwood 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 Wrightwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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