Alzada, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Alzada, Carter County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Alzada?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Carter forecast zone and Carter County — the most common reported hazard around Alzada, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (65 days) and high winds (58 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Jul 2025 | Jul 23, 2000 · $3,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 65 | Apr 2026 | May 1, 2008 · $3.0 million damage |
| High winds | 58 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 22 | Dec 2022 | Mar 29, 2009 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Mar 2019 | May 20, 2011 · $320,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Nov 2000 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Carter forecast zone and Carter County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Alzada get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Alzada, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Albion 1 N weather station 14.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 7.3 | 5.7 | 3.0 | 1.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Alzada?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 100 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 Alzada | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 100 mi southeast | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 211 mi west-northwest | 32,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 213 mi northeast | 32,600 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 Alzada
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Alzada, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF2 on June 13, 2014, which passed about 21 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 25, 2019, which passed about 22 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 157 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 18, 2002.
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 Alzada'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.
Alzada radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Alzada, MT?
KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 100 miles southeast. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 211 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Alzada?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Alzada the lowest scan from KUDX is about 9,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Alzada 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 Alzada, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.