Glen, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Glen, Beaverhead County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Glen?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 54 days in the Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft forecast zone and Beaverhead County — the most common reported hazard around Glen, mostly in August and July. Next come high winds (23 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | May 2026 | — |
| High winds | 23 | May 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 6 | Sep 2000 | Sep 1, 2000 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jul 2013 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jan 2024 | Jan 16, 2024 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft forecast zone and Beaverhead County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Glen get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Glen, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Glen 4 N weather station 3.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Glen?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 124 miles north-northwest. 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 Glen | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 124 mi north-northwest | 13,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 150 mi north-northeast | 18,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 164 mi south | 21,000 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 Glen
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Glen, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F2 on May 19, 1962, which touched down about 12 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 10, 2016, which touched down about 18 miles south of town.
Hail: 26 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 6, 2009.
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 Glen'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.
Glen radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Glen, MT?
KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 124 miles north-northwest. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 150 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Glen?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Glen the lowest scan from KMSX is about 13,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Glen 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 Glen, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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