Grant, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Grant, Beaverhead County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Grant?
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 Grant, 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 Grant get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Grant, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grant 5 Se weather station 4.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually April (8.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | 4.4 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 6.4 | 8.5 | 2.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Grant?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 133 miles south. 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 Grant | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 133 mi south | 15,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 147 mi north-northwest | 17,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 187 mi north-northeast | 26,200 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 Grant
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Grant. The strongest was an F0 on July 19, 1997, which touched down about 18 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 11, 2019.
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 Grant'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.
Grant radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Grant, MT?
KSFX (Pocatello, ID), about 133 miles south. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 147 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Grant?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Grant the lowest scan from KSFX is about 15,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Grant 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 Grant, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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