Moyie Springs, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Moyie Springs, Boundary County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Moyie Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 277 days in the Northern Panhandle forecast zone and Boundary County — the most common reported hazard around Moyie Springs, mostly in December and January. Next come wildfires (29 days) and high winds (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 277 | Mar 2026 | Dec 18, 1999 · $200,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 29 | Oct 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 · $18 million damage |
| High winds | 24 | Apr 2026 | Nov 17, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 16 | Dec 2025 | Jul 1, 2012 · $4.0 million damage |
| Debris flows | 14 | May 2023 | Mar 15, 2017 · $2.5 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 12 | Sep 2024 | Jun 29, 2007 · $77,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2014 | Jan 11, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Avalanches | 3 | Mar 2024 | Feb 22, 2003 · 2 deaths |
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 Northern Panhandle forecast zone and Boundary County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Moyie Springs get?
A normal year brings about 54 inches of snow to Moyie Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bonners Ferry weather station 5.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (17.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 6.4 | 17.3 | 15.0 | 10.8 | 3.7 | 0.4 | 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 Moyie Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 98 miles southwest. 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 Moyie Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 98 mi southwest | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 155 mi southeast | 19,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 239 mi east-southeast | 39,500 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 Moyie Springs
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Moyie Springs since 1950.
Hail: 7 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on July 17, 2013.
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 Moyie Springs'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.
Moyie Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Moyie Springs, ID?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 98 miles southwest. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 155 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Moyie Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Moyie Springs the lowest scan from KOTX 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 Moyie Springs 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 Moyie Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Bonners Ferry, ID radar 6 mi
- Kootenai, ID radar 32 mi
- Ponderay, ID radar 33 mi
- Sandpoint, ID radar 35 mi
- Dover, ID radar 37 mi
- Priest River, ID radar 50 mi
- Spirit Lake, ID radar 61 mi