Fairfield, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fairfield, Camas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fairfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 47 days in the Camas Prairie forecast zone and Camas County — the most common reported hazard around Fairfield, mostly in December and February. Next come flash flooding (4 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (4 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Feb 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 4 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Jan 2024 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Avalanches | 1 | Jan 2004 | Jan 2, 2004 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Camas Prairie forecast zone and Camas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Fairfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBX (Boise, ID), about 73 miles west. 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 Fairfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBX Boise, ID | 73 mi west | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 108 mi east | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 188 mi southeast | 26,300 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 Fairfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fairfield. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F1 on July 5, 1961, which passed about 10 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on June 5, 1995, which touched down about 24 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on May 25, 1965.
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 Fairfield'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.
Fairfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fairfield, ID?
KCBX (Boise, ID), about 73 miles west. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fairfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fairfield the lowest scan from KCBX is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Fairfield 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 Fairfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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