Fox, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fox, Carbon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fox?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 170 days in the Red Lodge Foothills forecast zone and Carbon County — the most common reported hazard around Fox, mostly in March and April. Next come high winds (30 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 170 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 30 | May 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 29 | May 2026 | Jun 16, 2010 · $2,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2022 | May 20, 2011 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Jul 2021 | Jul 17, 1998 · $525,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2020 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jun 2011 | Jun 11, 2011 · 1 death |
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 Red Lodge Foothills forecast zone and Carbon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fox get?
A normal year brings about 142 inches of snow to Fox, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Red Lodge weather station 8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually April (25.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.0 | 18.7 | 18.7 | 13.5 | 19.4 | 20.2 | 25.5 | 6.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Fox?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 49 miles northeast. 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 Fox | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 49 mi northeast | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 158 mi south-southeast | 19,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 182 mi northwest | 25,000 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 Fox
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Fox. The strongest was an F0 on March 23, 1988, which touched down about 17 miles east of town.
Hail: 114 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 18, 1958.
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 Fox'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.
Fox radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fox, MT?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 49 miles northeast. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 158 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fox?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fox the lowest scan from KBLX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fox 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 Fox, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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