Baker, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Baker, Fallon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Baker?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 74 days in the Fallon forecast zone and Fallon County — the most common reported hazard around Baker, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (64 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | Jun 2026 | Jul 4, 2000 · $2,000 damage |
| High winds | 64 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 22 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jul 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2009 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | May 2011 | May 20, 2011 · $375,000 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 Fallon forecast zone and Fallon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Baker get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Baker, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Plevna weather station 12.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 5.9 | 5.6 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 1.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Baker?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 168 miles 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 Baker | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 168 mi northwest | 21,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 169 mi east | 22,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 170 mi south-southeast | 22,300 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 Baker
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 23 tornadoes within 25 miles of Baker, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF3 on June 11, 2016, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 10, 2016, which touched down about 2 miles east of town.
Hail: 153 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 11, 1981.
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 Baker'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.
Baker radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Baker, MT?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 168 miles northwest. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 169 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Baker?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Baker the lowest scan from KGGW is about 21,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Baker 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 Baker, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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