McCall, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McCall, Valley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McCall?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 125 days in the West Central Mountains forecast zone and Valley County — the most common reported hazard around McCall, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (16 days) and flooding (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 125 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 16 | May 2026 | Aug 19, 2022 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Apr 2019 | Apr 7, 2019 · $420,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2010 | Jun 4, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2012 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2012 | — |
| Avalanches | 1 | Dec 2009 | Dec 17, 2009 · 1 death |
| 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 West Central Mountains forecast zone and Valley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does McCall get?
A normal year brings about 132 inches of snow to McCall, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mccall weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (34.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 17.3 | 33.5 | 34.9 | 24.1 | 15.5 | 4.2 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover McCall?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBX (Boise, ID), about 98 miles south. 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 McCall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBX Boise, ID | 98 mi south | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 144 mi west-northwest | 17,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 179 mi northeast | 24,300 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 McCall
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of McCall. The strongest was an F1 on June 27, 1958, which passed about 22 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 25, 2018.
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 McCall'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.
McCall radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McCall, ID?
KCBX (Boise, ID), about 98 miles south. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 144 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in McCall?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McCall the lowest scan from KCBX is about 9,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for McCall 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 McCall, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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