Craigmont, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Craigmont, Lewis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Craigmont?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 68 days in the Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties forecast zone and Lewis County — the most common reported hazard around Craigmont, mostly in January and December. Next come high winds (17 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 68 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 17 | Dec 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 · $10,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 9 | Jul 2024 | Aug 29, 2017 · $50,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 6 | Jul 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 · $7.0 million damage |
| Debris flows | 5 | Apr 2024 | Apr 14, 2024 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Dec 2022 | Apr 9, 2019 · $100,000 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 Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties forecast zone and Lewis County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Craigmont get?
A normal year brings about 87 inches of snow to Craigmont, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Winchester weather station 7.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (17.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 13.1 | 14.5 | 17.9 | 13.1 | 15.8 | 9.1 | 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 Craigmont?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 113 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 Craigmont | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 113 mi north-northwest | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 121 mi west-southwest | 12,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 130 mi east-northeast | 14,500 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 Craigmont
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Craigmont, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in October and May. The strongest was an F2 on May 8, 1962, which passed about 13 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 7, 2010, which touched down about 8 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 74 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 14, 1975.
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 Craigmont'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.
Craigmont radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Craigmont, ID?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 113 miles north-northwest. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Craigmont?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Craigmont the lowest scan from KOTX is about 11,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Craigmont 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 Craigmont, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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