Coram, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Coram, Flathead County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Coram?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 264 days in the West Glacier Region forecast zone and Flathead County — the most common reported hazard around Coram, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (32 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 264 | Mar 2026 | Aug 28, 2024 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 32 | May 2026 | Jul 22, 2000 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Feb 2025 | Nov 6, 2022 · $500 damage |
| High winds | 29 | Dec 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 20 | Jun 2026 | Jun 4, 1996 · 3 deaths |
| Avalanches | 10 | Feb 2017 | Jan 13, 2008 · 2 deaths |
| Blizzards | 9 | Feb 2018 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jun 2022 | Nov 5, 2006 · $7.0 million 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 West Glacier Region forecast zone and Flathead County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Coram get?
A normal year brings about 115 inches of snow to Coram, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the W Glacier weather station 5.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (32.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 16.2 | 31.4 | 32.0 | 16.0 | 14.0 | 3.1 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Coram?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 96 miles south. 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 Coram | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 96 mi south | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 140 mi east-southeast | 16,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 173 mi west-southwest | 23,000 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 Coram
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Coram. Most came in September and July. The strongest was an EF0 on July 18, 2007, which passed about 25 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 9, 2008, which touched down about 20 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 53 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 2, 1996.
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 Coram'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.
Coram radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Coram, MT?
KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 96 miles south. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 140 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Coram?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Coram the lowest scan from KMSX is about 9,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Coram 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 Coram, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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