Newdale, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Newdale, Fremont County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Newdale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 38 days in the Upper Snake River Plain forecast zone and Fremont County — the most common reported hazard around Newdale, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (35 days) and high winds (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Feb 2026 | Mar 1, 2024 · $118,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 35 | May 2026 | Aug 23, 2024 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 33 | Jun 2026 | Nov 1, 2022 · $190,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 9 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 9 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2022 | Feb 5, 2017 · $131,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jul 2025 | Aug 13, 2022 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2025 | Dec 25, 2021 · 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 Upper Snake River Plain forecast zone and Fremont County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Newdale get?
A normal year brings about 70 inches of snow to Newdale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ashton 1N weather station 14.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (20.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 10.5 | 20.2 | 19.8 | 10.7 | 5.3 | 2.0 | 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 Newdale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 76 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 Newdale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 76 mi southwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 167 mi east-southeast | 21,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 186 mi south-southwest | 25,900 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 Newdale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Newdale, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F2 on September 26, 1959, which touched down about 15 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 27, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 48 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 8, 2016.
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 Newdale'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.
Newdale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Newdale, ID?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 76 miles southwest. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 167 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Newdale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Newdale the lowest scan from KSFX is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Newdale 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 Newdale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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