Martinsdale Colony, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Martinsdale Colony, Wheatland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Martinsdale Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 61 days in the Southern Wheatland forecast zone and Wheatland County — the most common reported hazard around Martinsdale Colony, mostly in January and November. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (24 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 61 | May 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 24 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Mar 2014 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | May 2018 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Nov 2020 | — |
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 Southern Wheatland forecast zone and Wheatland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Martinsdale Colony get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Martinsdale Colony, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Martinsdale 3 Nnw weather station 3.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (7.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 7.4 | 4.4 | 7.8 | 6.6 | 1.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Martinsdale Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 85 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 Martinsdale Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 85 mi northwest | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 91 mi east-southeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 180 mi west-northwest | 24,600 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 Martinsdale Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Martinsdale Colony, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 10, 1965, which touched down about 22 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 27, 2019, which touched down about 18 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 66 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 8, 2013.
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 Martinsdale Colony'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.
Martinsdale Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Martinsdale Colony, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 85 miles northwest. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Martinsdale Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Martinsdale Colony the lowest scan from KTFX is about 7,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Martinsdale Colony 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 Martinsdale Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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