Clinton, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clinton, Missoula County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clinton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 160 days in the Potomac/Seeley Lake Region forecast zone and Missoula County — the most common reported hazard around Clinton, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (58 days) and flooding (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 160 | Mar 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 · $75,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 58 | Jul 2025 | Jul 10, 1998 · 1 death · $260,000 damage |
| Flooding | 20 | May 2023 | May 9, 2018 · $450,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2026 | Dec 17, 2025 · $140,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Feb 2019 | Feb 15, 2001 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 3 | Aug 2007 | Aug 16, 2003 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Aug 2021 | — |
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 Potomac/Seeley Lake Region forecast zone and Missoula County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Clinton get?
A normal year brings about 52 inches of snow to Clinton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Potomac weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (15.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 | 7.4 | 13.3 | 15.5 | 7.2 | 4.6 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Clinton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 22 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 Clinton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 22 mi northwest | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 120 mi east-northeast | 12,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 194 mi west-northwest | 27,700 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 Clinton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Clinton. The strongest was an F0 on July 20, 1983, which touched down about 20 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 56 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on July 3, 1998.
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 Clinton'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.
Clinton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clinton, MT?
KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 22 miles northwest. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clinton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clinton the lowest scan from KMSX is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Clinton 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 Clinton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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