Genesee, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Genesee, Latah County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Genesee?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 107 days in the Idaho Palouse forecast zone and Latah County — the most common reported hazard around Genesee, mostly in January and December. Next come flooding (26 days) and high winds (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 107 | Feb 2026 | Dec 20, 1997 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 26 | Mar 2026 | Mar 15, 2017 · $800,000 damage |
| High winds | 18 | Dec 2025 | Feb 2, 1999 · $1.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 13 | Sep 2024 | Jun 9, 2023 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | May 2023 | May 6, 2005 · $1.0 million damage |
| Debris flows | 3 | May 2018 | May 20, 2018 · $500 damage |
| Dust storms | 2 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Dec 2010 | — |
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 Idaho Palouse forecast zone and Latah County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Genesee get?
A normal year brings about 51 inches of snow to Genesee, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Moscow U Of I weather station 12.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (15.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 6.0 | 15.5 | 14.5 | 8.6 | 4.9 | 1.0 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Genesee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 85 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 Genesee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 85 mi north-northwest | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 110 mi west-southwest | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 143 mi east-northeast | 16,900 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 Genesee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Genesee, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F2 on May 8, 1962, which passed about 12 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an F0 on May 31, 1997, which touched down about 9 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 46 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 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 Genesee'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.
Genesee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Genesee, ID?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 85 miles north-northwest. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Genesee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Genesee the lowest scan from KOTX is about 7,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Genesee 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 Genesee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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