Arimo, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Arimo, Bannock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Arimo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 56 days in the Marsh and Arbon Highlands forecast zone and Bannock County — the most common reported hazard around Arimo, mostly in August and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (51 days) and flash flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | May 2026 | Mar 25, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Mar 2026 | Mar 1, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | May 2025 | Sep 3, 2013 · $700,000 damage |
| Flooding | 22 | Jul 2025 | Feb 5, 2017 · $450,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Aug 2024 | Jun 17, 1997 · $1.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 9 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2026 | Dec 17, 2025 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Marsh and Arbon Highlands forecast zone and Bannock County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Arimo get?
A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Arimo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mccammon weather station 6.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 2.2 | 12.9 | 16.8 | 7.0 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Arimo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 46 miles 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 Arimo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 46 mi northwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 91 mi south | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 191 mi east-northeast | 26,900 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 Arimo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Arimo. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F1 on June 11, 1993, which passed about 13 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 23, 2023, which touched down about 24 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 30 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 26, 2009.
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 Arimo'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.
Arimo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Arimo, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 46 miles northwest. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Arimo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Arimo the lowest scan from KSFX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Arimo 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 Arimo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Pocatello, ID radar 26 mi
- Chubbuck, ID radar 29 mi
- Soda Springs, ID radar 31 mi
- Preston, ID radar 35 mi
- American Falls, ID radar 38 mi
- Franklin, ID radar 42 mi
- Aberdeen, ID radar 43 mi
- Blackfoot, ID radar 45 mi
- Montpelier, ID radar 47 mi