Forest Hill Village, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Forest Hill Village, Flathead County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Forest Hill Village?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 129 days in the Flathead/Mission Valleys forecast zone and Flathead County — the most common reported hazard around Forest Hill Village, mostly in February and January. Next come high winds (43 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 129 | Mar 2026 | Feb 13, 2025 · 4 deaths |
| High winds | 43 | Mar 2026 | Jul 14, 2025 · 1 death · $26,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 32 | May 2026 | Jul 22, 2000 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Feb 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Jun 2026 | May 1, 1997 · $912,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Feb 2014 | Dec 12, 2008 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jun 2022 | Nov 5, 2006 · $7.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2015 | Nov 21, 2014 · $30,000 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 Flathead/Mission Valleys forecast zone and Flathead County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Forest Hill Village get?
A normal year brings about 51 inches of snow to Forest Hill Village, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Creston weather station 7.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 3.4 | 13.4 | 13.8 | 11.0 | 6.3 | 2.1 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Forest Hill Village?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 75 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 Forest Hill Village | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 75 mi south | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 141 mi east-southeast | 16,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 159 mi west | 19,900 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 Forest Hill Village
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Forest Hill Village. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an EF0 on July 18, 2007, which passed about 9 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on November 4, 2013, which touched down about 13 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 61 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on July 7, 2022.
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 Forest Hill Village'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.
Forest Hill Village radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Forest Hill Village, MT?
KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 75 miles south. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 141 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Forest Hill Village?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Forest Hill Village the lowest scan from KMSX is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Forest Hill Village 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 Forest Hill Village, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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