Arbon Valley, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Arbon Valley, Power County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Arbon Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 49 days in the Lower Snake River Plain forecast zone and Power County — the most common reported hazard around Arbon Valley, mostly in August and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and wildfires (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 49 | May 2026 | Mar 25, 2006 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Mar 2026 | Mar 1, 2024 · $190,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 22 | Jun 2026 | Jun 14, 2021 · $310,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Apr 2026 | Dec 17, 2025 · $700,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jun 2024 | Aug 17, 2023 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2025 | Jan 23, 2022 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Feb 2019 | Feb 5, 2017 · $329,000 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 Lower Snake River Plain forecast zone and Power County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Arbon Valley get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Arbon Valley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pocatello Rgnl Ap weather station 2.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 4.0 | 10.1 | 8.5 | 7.6 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Arbon Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 16 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 Arbon Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 16 mi north-northwest | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 113 mi south | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 188 mi west-northwest | 26,400 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 Arbon Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Arbon Valley, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F2 on August 17, 1990, which passed about 10 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 26, 2019, which touched down about 21 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 72 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 June 1, 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 Arbon Valley'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.
Arbon Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Arbon Valley, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 16 miles north-northwest. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Arbon Valley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Arbon Valley the lowest scan from KSFX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Arbon Valley 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 Arbon Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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