Huson, MT Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Huson, Missoula 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 Huson?

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 Missoula County — the most common reported hazard around Huson, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (58 days) and flooding (22 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms266Mar 2026Sep 13, 2017 · 1 death · $1,000 damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds58Jul 2025Jul 10, 1998 · 1 death · $260,000 damage
Flooding22May 2023Feb 7, 1996 · $700,000 damage
High winds18Mar 2026Feb 22, 2012 · $214,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill12Feb 2025Jan 28, 1996 · 1 death
Wildfires4Aug 2015Aug 16, 2003 · $250,000 damage
Excessive heat4Jul 2024—
Ice storms & sleet3Dec 2023Dec 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 Missoula County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Huson get?

A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Huson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Alberton weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (12.8 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Huson?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 17 miles east. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over HusonView
KMSX
Missoula, MT		17 mi east900 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KTFX
Great Falls, MT		142 mi east-northeast16,600 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KOTX
Spokane, WA		160 mi west-northwest20,200 ftLimited — 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 Huson

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Huson. The strongest was an F0 on July 20, 1983, which touched down about 15 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an F0 on March 3, 1991, which touched down about 16 miles east-northeast of town.

Hail: 61 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on July 8, 2022.

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 Huson'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.

Huson radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Huson, MT?

KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 17 miles east. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 142 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Huson?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Huson the lowest scan from KMSX is about 900 ft up.

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

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