Bozeman, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bozeman, Gallatin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bozeman?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 50 days in the Gallatin Valley forecast zone and Gallatin County — the most common reported hazard around Bozeman, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (18 days) and high winds (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 50 | Nov 2025 | Jul 3, 2000 · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Apr 2026 | — |
| High winds | 12 | May 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Apr 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 5 | Mar 2026 | Sep 1, 2000 · $160,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Aug 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jun 1999 | Jun 17, 1999 · 1 death |
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 Gallatin Valley forecast zone and Gallatin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bozeman get?
A normal year brings about 91 inches of snow to Bozeman, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bozeman Montana State Univ weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (16.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 12.5 | 16.2 | 12.7 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 12.9 | 3.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bozeman?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 119 miles east. 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 Bozeman | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 119 mi east | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 124 mi north | 13,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 168 mi northwest | 21,900 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 Bozeman
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bozeman. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F1 on June 15, 1960, which touched down near town. The most recent was an F0 on July 2, 1997, which touched down about 19 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 65 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 30, 2010.
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 Bozeman'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.
Bozeman radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bozeman, MT?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 119 miles east. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bozeman?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bozeman the lowest scan from KBLX is about 12,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bozeman 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 Bozeman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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