Fromberg, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fromberg, Carbon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fromberg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 29 days in the Northern Carbon forecast zone and Carbon County — the most common reported hazard around Fromberg, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (14 days) and flash flooding (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 29 | May 2026 | Jun 16, 2010 · $2,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2022 | May 20, 2011 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Jul 2021 | Jul 16, 2021 · 1 death |
| 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 Northern Carbon forecast zone and Carbon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fromberg get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Fromberg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bridger 2 N weather station 4.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (6.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 4.7 | 6.7 | 5.1 | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 0.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Fromberg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 35 miles north-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 Fromberg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 35 mi north-northeast | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 162 mi south | 20,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 185 mi northwest | 25,700 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 Fromberg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fromberg, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an EF2 on June 16, 2010, which touched down about 17 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 138 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 3, 1975.
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 Fromberg'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.
Fromberg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fromberg, MT?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 35 miles north-northeast. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 162 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fromberg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fromberg the lowest scan from KBLX is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fromberg 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 Fromberg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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