Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, Deer Lodge County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Anaconda-Deer Lodge County?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 163 days in the Butte/Blackfoot Region forecast zone and Deer Lodge County — the most common reported hazard around Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, mostly in February and November. Next come high winds (42 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 163 | Mar 2026 | Nov 24, 2015 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| High winds | 42 | Dec 2025 | Nov 12, 2007 · $650,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Jun 2011 | May 1, 1997 · $69,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 6 | Jul 2022 | Jul 17, 2013 · $18,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Apr 2008 | — |
| Avalanches | 4 | Feb 2025 | Jan 6, 2012 · 1 death · $500 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2009 | Jul 26, 2009 · $1,000 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 Butte/Blackfoot Region forecast zone and Deer Lodge County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Anaconda-Deer Lodge County get?
A normal year brings about 75 inches of snow to Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Anaconda weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually November (12.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.8 | 9.9 | 2.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Anaconda-Deer Lodge County?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 77 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 Anaconda-Deer Lodge County | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 77 mi north-northwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 126 mi northeast | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 208 mi south | 31,200 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 Anaconda-Deer Lodge County
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F0 on August 11, 1988, which touched down about 23 miles north of town. The most recent was an F0 on September 15, 1997, which touched down about 15 miles east of town.
Hail: 32 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 6, 2009.
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 Anaconda-Deer Lodge County'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.
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT?
KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 77 miles north-northwest. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Anaconda-Deer Lodge County the lowest scan from KMSX is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Anaconda-Deer Lodge County 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 Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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