Ennis, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ennis, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ennis?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 37 days in the Madison River Valley forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around Ennis, mostly in December and November. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (30 days) and flooding (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 37 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 30 | May 2026 | Jul 1, 2023 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2020 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Oct 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Aug 2025 | — |
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 Madison River Valley forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ennis get?
A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Ennis, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ennis weather station 1 mile away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 6.5 | 7.6 | 6.6 | 6.0 | 1.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Ennis?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 147 miles north. 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 Ennis | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 147 mi north | 17,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 155 mi east-northeast | 19,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 159 mi northwest | 20,000 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 Ennis
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ennis. The strongest was an F0 on June 29, 1999, which touched down about 8 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 17 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 11, 2019.
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 Ennis'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.
Ennis radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ennis, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 147 miles north. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 155 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ennis?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ennis the lowest scan from KTFX is about 17,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ennis 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 Ennis, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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