New Plymouth, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Plymouth, Payette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Plymouth?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 50 days in the Lower Treasure Valley forecast zone and Payette County — the most common reported hazard around New Plymouth, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (14 days) and high winds (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Jan 2024 | Dec 7, 2013 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 14 | Jul 2024 | May 17, 1996 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Apr 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Mar 2017 | Jun 5, 2010 · $1.0 million damage |
| Dust storms | 2 | Apr 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | May 2002 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Sep 2022 | Sep 6, 2022 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 1 | Aug 1996 | — |
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 Lower Treasure Valley forecast zone and Payette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New Plymouth get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to New Plymouth, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Malheur Branch Exp Stn weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.1 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 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 New Plymouth?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBX (Boise, ID), about 44 miles southeast. 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 New Plymouth | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBX Boise, ID | 44 mi southeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 155 mi northwest | 19,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 215 mi east-southeast | 33,100 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 New Plymouth
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Plymouth. Most came in August and April. The strongest was an F1 on August 25, 1966, which passed about 8 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 26, 2023, which touched down about 24 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 32 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-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 New Plymouth'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.
New Plymouth radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Plymouth, ID?
KCBX (Boise, ID), about 44 miles southeast. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 155 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Plymouth?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Plymouth the lowest scan from KCBX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Fruitland, ID radar 6 mi
- Payette, ID radar 9 mi
- Parma, ID radar 14 mi
- Emmett, ID radar 18 mi
- Middleton, ID radar 21 mi
- Wilder, ID radar 21 mi
- Weiser, ID radar 21 mi
- Caldwell, ID radar 24 mi
- Eagle, ID radar 24 mi
- Star, ID radar 25 mi