Haugan, MT Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Haugan, Mineral County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Haugan?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 266 days in the Lower Clark Fork Region forecast zone and Mineral County — the most common reported hazard around Haugan, mostly in December and January. Next come high winds (18 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (12 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms	266	Mar 2026	Sep 13, 2017 · 1 death · $1,000 damage
High winds	18	Mar 2026	Feb 22, 2012 · $214,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	12	Feb 2025	Jan 28, 1996 · 1 death
Damaging thunderstorm winds	12	Jul 2024	Aug 11, 2015 · 1 death · $2,000 damage
Flooding	6	Dec 2025	Dec 11, 2025 · $4.0 million damage
Wildfires	4	Aug 2015	Aug 28, 2015 · $10,000 damage
Excessive heat	4	Jul 2024	—
Ice storms & sleet	3	Dec 2023	Dec 16, 2023 · 2 deaths · $70,000 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 Lower Clark Fork Region forecast zone and Mineral County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Haugan get?

A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Haugan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Thompson Falls Ph weather station 14.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.5 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.7	2.5	7.5	2.5	0.6	1.2	0.3	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 Haugan?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 71 miles east-southeast. 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 Haugan	View
KMSX Missoula, MT	71 mi east-southeast	5,800 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KOTX Spokane, WA	105 mi west-northwest	10,400 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KTFX Great Falls, MT	188 mi east	26,400 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 Haugan

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Haugan. The strongest was an F0 on July 9, 1978, which touched down about 15 miles north of town.

Hail: 12 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 10, 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 Haugan'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.

Haugan radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Haugan, MT?

KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 71 miles east-southeast. KOTX (Spokane, WA) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Haugan?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Haugan the lowest scan from KMSX is about 5,800 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Haugan 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 Haugan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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