Stanley, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Stanley, Custer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Stanley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 41 days in the Sawtooth/Stanley Basin forecast zone and Custer County — the most common reported hazard around Stanley, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (22 days) and wildfires (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 22 | May 2026 | Jul 3, 2008 · $420,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 11 | Oct 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Sep 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2023 | May 1, 2017 · $3.5 million damage |
| Avalanches | 3 | Jan 2024 | Mar 12, 2023 · 1 death |
| High winds | 3 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Mar 2026 | — |
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 Sawtooth/Stanley Basin forecast zone and Custer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Stanley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBX (Boise, ID), about 82 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 Stanley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBX Boise, ID | 82 mi southwest | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 136 mi east-southeast | 15,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 201 mi north-northeast | 29,400 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 Stanley
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Stanley since 1950.
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 Stanley'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.
Stanley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Stanley, ID?
KCBX (Boise, ID), about 82 miles southwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 136 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Stanley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Stanley the lowest scan from KCBX is about 7,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Stanley 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 Stanley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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