Glasgow, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Glasgow, Valley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Glasgow?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 190 days in the Central and Southern Valley forecast zone and Valley County — the most common reported hazard around Glasgow, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (102 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (61 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 190 | May 2026 | Aug 6, 2010 · $750,000 damage |
| High winds | 102 | May 2026 | Jun 26, 2012 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 61 | Jun 2023 | Aug 24, 2014 · $1.1 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 43 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jul 2024 | Jun 7, 2005 · $200,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 18 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 19, 2010 · $15,000 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 Central and Southern Valley forecast zone and Valley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Glasgow get?
A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Glasgow, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Glasgow Wfo weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (10.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 | 4.9 | 9.1 | 10.5 | 7.8 | 5.8 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Glasgow?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 1 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 Glasgow | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 1 mi northeast | 0 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 187 mi south-southwest | 26,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 226 mi west-southwest | 36,000 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 Glasgow
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Glasgow. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F1 on July 10, 1983, which touched down about 13 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 9, 2023, which touched down about 24 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 148 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 21, 1999.
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 Glasgow'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.
Glasgow radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Glasgow, MT?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 1 miles northeast. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 187 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Glasgow?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Glasgow the lowest scan from KGGW is about 0 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Glasgow 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 Glasgow, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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