Yellow Pine, ID Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Yellow Pine, Valley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Yellow Pine?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 125 days in the West Central Mountains forecast zone and Valley County — the most common reported hazard around Yellow Pine, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (16 days) and flooding (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 125 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 16 | May 2026 | Aug 19, 2022 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Apr 2019 | Apr 7, 2019 · $420,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2010 | Jun 4, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2012 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2012 | — |
| Avalanches | 1 | Dec 2009 | Dec 17, 2009 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 West Central Mountains forecast zone and Valley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Yellow Pine?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBX (Boise, ID), about 108 miles south-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 Yellow Pine | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBX Boise, ID | 108 mi south-southwest | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 161 mi north-northeast | 20,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 171 mi west-northwest | 22,500 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 Yellow Pine
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Yellow Pine since 1950.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 12, 2022.
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 Yellow Pine'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.
Yellow Pine radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Yellow Pine, ID?
KCBX (Boise, ID), about 108 miles south-southwest. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 161 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Yellow Pine?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Yellow Pine the lowest scan from KCBX is about 10,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Yellow Pine 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 Yellow Pine, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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