Froid, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Froid, Roosevelt County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Froid?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 118 days in the Eastern Roosevelt forecast zone and Roosevelt County — the most common reported hazard around Froid, mostly in July and June. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (35 days) and high winds (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 118 | Jun 2026 | Jun 16, 2010 · 1 death · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 35 | Jan 2026 | Feb 6, 2005 · 1 death |
| High winds | 28 | May 2026 | Apr 6, 2016 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 25 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jun 2026 | Jul 4, 1998 · $1.3 million damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2016 | Jan 18, 2010 · $10,000 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 Eastern Roosevelt forecast zone and Roosevelt County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Froid?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 99 miles west. 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 Froid | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 99 mi west | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 167 mi east | 21,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 205 mi east-southeast | 30,400 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 Froid
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Froid, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an EF3 on July 26, 2010, which passed about 16 miles north-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 29, 2017, which touched down about 22 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 132 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 1, 2010.
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 Froid'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.
Froid radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Froid, MT?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 99 miles west. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 167 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Froid?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Froid the lowest scan from KGGW is about 9,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Froid 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 Froid, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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