Duncan Ranch Colony, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Duncan Ranch Colony, Wheatland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Duncan Ranch Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 61 days in the Southern Wheatland forecast zone and Wheatland County — the most common reported hazard around Duncan Ranch Colony, mostly in January and November. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (24 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 61 | May 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 24 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Mar 2014 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | May 2018 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Nov 2020 | — |
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 Southern Wheatland forecast zone and Wheatland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Duncan Ranch Colony get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Duncan Ranch Colony, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Harlowton weather station 8.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Duncan Ranch Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 79 miles east-southeast. 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 Duncan Ranch Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 79 mi east-southeast | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 95 mi northwest | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 192 mi west-northwest | 27,300 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 Duncan Ranch Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Duncan Ranch Colony, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an EF2 on July 2, 2010, which touched down about 25 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 27, 2019, which touched down about 17 miles north of town.
Hail: 86 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 8, 2013.
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 Duncan Ranch Colony'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.
Duncan Ranch Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Duncan Ranch Colony, MT?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 79 miles east-southeast. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Duncan Ranch Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Duncan Ranch Colony the lowest scan from KBLX is about 6,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Duncan Ranch Colony 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 Duncan Ranch Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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