Argenta, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Argenta, Beaverhead County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Argenta?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 54 days in the Northwest Beaverhead County forecast zone and Beaverhead County — the most common reported hazard around Argenta, mostly in August and July. Next come wildfires (13 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | May 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 13 | Jun 2025 | Sep 1, 2000 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 9 | May 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jul 2013 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jan 2024 | Jan 16, 2024 · $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 Northwest Beaverhead County forecast zone and Beaverhead County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Argenta get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Argenta, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dillon U Of Montana Western weather station 11.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 2.9 | 4.6 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Argenta?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 133 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 Argenta | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 133 mi north-northwest | 15,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 150 mi south | 18,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 166 mi north-northeast | 21,500 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 Argenta
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Argenta, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F2 on May 19, 1962, which touched down about 8 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 10, 2016, which touched down about 11 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 16 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 9, 1963.
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 Argenta'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.
Argenta radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Argenta, MT?
KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 133 miles north-northwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 150 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Argenta?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Argenta the lowest scan from KMSX is about 15,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Argenta 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 Argenta, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.