Drummond, MT Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Drummond, Granite County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Drummond?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 163 days in the Butte/Blackfoot Region forecast zone and Granite County — the most common reported hazard around Drummond, mostly in February and November. Next come high winds (42 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (28 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms163Mar 2026Nov 24, 2015 · 1 death · $15,000 damage
High winds42Dec 2025Nov 12, 2007 · $650,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill28Feb 2025—
Flooding13Jun 2018May 1, 1997 · $69,000 damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds9Jul 2025—
Blizzards4Apr 2008—
Avalanches4Feb 2025Jan 6, 2012 · 1 death · $500 damage
Flash flooding2Aug 2013Aug 9, 2013 · $25,000 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 Butte/Blackfoot Region forecast zone and Granite County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Drummond get?

A normal year brings about 31 inches of snow to Drummond, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Drummond Aviation weather station 2.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (6.4 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.75.06.45.34.84.71.70.9

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Drummond?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 47 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over DrummondView
KMSX
Missoula, MT		47 mi west-northwest3,300 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KTFX
Great Falls, MT		99 mi northeast9,500 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KOTX
Spokane, WA		222 mi west-northwest34,800 ftLimited — 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 Drummond

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Drummond. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F0 on August 11, 1988, which touched down about 17 miles south of town.

Hail: 28 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 21, 2021.

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 Drummond'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.

Drummond radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Drummond, MT?

KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 47 miles west-northwest. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Drummond?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Drummond the lowest scan from KMSX is about 3,300 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Drummond 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 Drummond, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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