Midway Colony, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Midway Colony, Pondera County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Midway Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 32 days in the Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton forecast zone and Pondera County — the most common reported hazard around Midway Colony, mostly in December and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (21 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 32 | May 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 21 | Aug 2025 | Jul 17, 2025 · $500 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Mar 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Jun 2013 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Mar 2026 | — |
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 Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton forecast zone and Pondera County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Midway Colony get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to Midway Colony, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Conrad weather station 7.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 7.5 | 6.2 | 6.7 | 8.0 | 6.8 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Midway Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 51 miles 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 Midway Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 51 mi southeast | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 117 mi southwest | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 221 mi southeast | 34,600 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 Midway Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Midway Colony. The strongest was an F0 on June 5, 1963, which touched down about 18 miles south of town. The most recent was an F0 on June 29, 1986, which touched down about 20 miles west of town.
Hail: 103 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 13, 1991.
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 Midway 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.
Midway Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Midway Colony, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 51 miles southeast. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Midway Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Midway Colony the lowest scan from KTFX is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Midway 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 Midway Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Conrad, MT radar 8 mi
- Choteau, MT radar 20 mi
- Shelby, MT radar 31 mi
- Cut Bank, MT radar 42 mi
- Great Falls, MT radar 51 mi