Boneau, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Boneau, Chouteau County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Boneau?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine forecast zone and Chouteau County — the most common reported hazard around Boneau, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (25 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | May 2026 | Jul 13, 2000 · $2,000 damage |
| High winds | 25 | May 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | May 2024 | May 7, 2024 · $194,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Sep 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 Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine forecast zone and Chouteau County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Boneau get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Boneau, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ft Assiniboine weather station 14.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 | 5.2 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 7.3 | 4.0 | 2.7 | 0.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Boneau?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 91 miles 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 Boneau | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 91 mi southwest | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 150 mi east | 18,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 179 mi south-southeast | 24,200 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 Boneau
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Boneau, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on July 5, 1988, which passed about 14 miles south of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 10, 2023, which touched down about 17 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 61 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 30, 1966.
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 Boneau'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.
Boneau radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Boneau, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 91 miles southwest. KGGW (Glasgow, MT) is 150 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Boneau?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Boneau the lowest scan from KTFX is about 8,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Boneau 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 Boneau, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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