Winchester, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Winchester, Lewis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Winchester?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 68 days in the Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties forecast zone and Lewis County — the most common reported hazard around Winchester, mostly in January and December. Next come high winds (17 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 68 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 17 | Dec 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 · $10,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 9 | Jul 2024 | Aug 29, 2017 · $50,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 6 | Jul 2024 | Jul 3, 2024 · $7.0 million damage |
| Debris flows | 5 | Apr 2024 | Apr 14, 2024 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Dec 2022 | Apr 9, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
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 Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties forecast zone and Lewis County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Winchester get?
A normal year brings about 87 inches of snow to Winchester, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Winchester weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (17.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 13.1 | 14.5 | 17.9 | 13.1 | 15.8 | 9.1 | 1.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Winchester?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 110 miles north-northwest. 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 Winchester | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 110 mi north-northwest | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 114 mi west-southwest | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 137 mi east-northeast | 15,700 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 Winchester
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Winchester, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F2 on May 8, 1962, which passed about 11 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 7, 2010, which touched down about 12 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 63 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 14, 1975.
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 Winchester'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.
Winchester radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Winchester, ID?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 110 miles north-northwest. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Winchester?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Winchester the lowest scan from KOTX is about 11,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Winchester 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 Winchester, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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