Busby, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Busby, Big Horn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Busby?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Northern Big Horn forecast zone and Big Horn County — the most common reported hazard around Busby, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (49 days) and high winds (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 86 | Jun 2026 | Jul 16, 2008 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Apr 2026 | — |
| High winds | 23 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | May 2019 | May 21, 2011 · $4.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 8 | Aug 2021 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2023 | May 24, 2011 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 3 | Mar 2009 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Aug 2011 | Aug 17, 2011 · 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 Northern Big Horn forecast zone and Big Horn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Busby get?
A normal year brings about 52 inches of snow to Busby, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Busby weather station 1.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 | 6.2 | 8.6 | 9.9 | 9.7 | 7.3 | 5.7 | 0.9 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Busby?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 82 miles west-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 Busby | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 82 mi west-northwest | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 185 mi south-southwest | 25,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 186 mi north | 25,900 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 Busby
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Busby. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F1 on June 21, 1984, which touched down about 19 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 7, 2018, which touched down about 11 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 69 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 24, 2023.
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 Busby'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.
Busby radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Busby, MT?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 82 miles west-northwest. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 185 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Busby?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Busby the lowest scan from KBLX is about 7,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Busby 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 Busby, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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