Lindsay, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lindsay, Dawson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lindsay?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 122 days in the Dawson forecast zone and Dawson County — the most common reported hazard around Lindsay, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (87 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 122 | Jun 2026 | Jul 27, 2015 · $2.5 million damage |
| High winds | 87 | Mar 2026 | Apr 5, 2000 · $16,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Oct 2023 | Oct 11, 2008 · $7,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 29 | Dec 2025 | Oct 4, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Jul 2025 | Mar 10, 2014 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2018 | Jun 28, 2005 · $112,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2024 | — |
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 Dawson forecast zone and Dawson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lindsay get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Lindsay, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lindsay weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (4.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 3.0 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Lindsay?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 96 miles 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 Lindsay | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 96 mi northwest | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 190 mi west-southwest | 26,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 209 mi east | 31,600 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 Lindsay
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lindsay, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F4 on June 29, 1961, which passed about 23 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 23, 2018, which touched down about 14 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 177 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 20, 1999.
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 Lindsay'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.
Lindsay radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lindsay, MT?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 96 miles northwest. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 190 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lindsay?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lindsay the lowest scan from KGGW is about 9,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lindsay 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 Lindsay, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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