King Arthur Park, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for King Arthur Park, Gallatin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits King Arthur Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 50 days in the Gallatin Valley forecast zone and Gallatin County — the most common reported hazard around King Arthur Park, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (18 days) and high winds (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 50 | Nov 2025 | Jul 3, 2000 · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Apr 2026 | — |
| High winds | 12 | May 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Apr 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 5 | Mar 2026 | Sep 1, 2000 · $160,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Aug 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jun 1999 | Jun 17, 1999 · 1 death |
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 Gallatin Valley forecast zone and Gallatin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does King Arthur Park get?
A normal year brings about 91 inches of snow to King Arthur Park, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bozeman Montana State Univ weather station 4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (16.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 12.5 | 16.2 | 12.7 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 12.9 | 3.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover King Arthur Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 122 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over King Arthur Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 122 mi east | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 125 mi north | 13,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 166 mi northwest | 21,500 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 King Arthur Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of King Arthur Park. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F1 on June 15, 1960, which touched down about 4 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an F0 on July 2, 1997, which touched down about 18 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 62 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 June 30, 2010.
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 King Arthur Park'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.
King Arthur Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to King Arthur Park, MT?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 122 miles east. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in King Arthur Park?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over King Arthur Park the lowest scan from KBLX is about 13,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for King Arthur Park 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 King Arthur Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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