Jerome, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jerome, Jerome County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jerome?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 36 days in the Western Magic Valley forecast zone and Jerome County — the most common reported hazard around Jerome, mostly in January and February. Next come high winds (30 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Mar 2024 | — |
| High winds | 30 | May 2026 | Mar 29, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 20 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Aug 2024 | Jun 1, 1997 · $50 million damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Jan 2013 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | May 2002 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Aug 2011 | — |
| Dust storms | 1 | Jun 2016 | Jun 6, 2016 · 1 death |
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 Western Magic Valley forecast zone and Jerome County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Jerome get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Jerome, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Twin Falls 6 E weather station 14.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.0 | 6.0 | 7.8 | 5.5 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Jerome?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 96 miles east-northeast. 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 Jerome | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 96 mi east-northeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 102 mi west-northwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 146 mi southeast | 17,400 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 Jerome
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 25 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jerome, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F2 on June 9, 1990, which touched down about 2 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 7, 2019, which touched down about 19 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 37 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 July 21, 1970.
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 Jerome'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.
Jerome radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jerome, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 96 miles east-northeast. KCBX (Boise, ID) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jerome?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jerome the lowest scan from KSFX is about 9,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Jerome 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 Jerome, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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