Muddy, MT Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Muddy, Big Horn 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 Muddy?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Northern Big Horn forecast zone and Big Horn County — the most common reported hazard around Muddy, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (49 days) and high winds (23 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	86	Jun 2026	Jul 16, 2008 · 2 deaths
Heavy snow & winter storms	49	Apr 2026	—
High winds	23	Mar 2026	—
Flooding	11	May 2019	May 21, 2011 · $4.0 million damage
Wildfires	8	Aug 2021	—
Flash flooding	8	Jun 2023	May 24, 2011 · 1 death
Blizzards	3	Mar 2009	—
Excessive heat	1	Aug 2011	Aug 17, 2011 · 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 Northern Big Horn forecast zone and Big Horn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Muddy get?

A normal year brings about 52 inches of snow to Muddy, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Busby weather station 9.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.9 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
3.8	6.2	8.6	9.9	9.7	7.3	5.7	0.9

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

Which radars cover Muddy?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 90 miles west-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 Muddy	View
KBLX Billings, MT	90 mi west-northwest	8,200 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KGGW Glasgow, MT	182 mi north	24,900 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KRIW Riverton, WY	193 mi south-southwest	27,500 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 Muddy

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Muddy. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF1 on June 7, 2018, which touched down about 2 miles south-southeast of town.

Hail: 113 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 16, 1971.

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 Muddy'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.

Muddy radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Muddy, MT?

KBLX (Billings, MT), about 90 miles west-northwest. KGGW (Glasgow, MT) is 182 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Muddy?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Muddy the lowest scan from KBLX is about 8,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

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

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