Musselshell, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Musselshell, Musselshell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Musselshell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 73 days in the Musselshell forecast zone and Musselshell County — the most common reported hazard around Musselshell, mostly in March and February. Next come high winds (73 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 73 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 73 | May 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 32 | Jun 2024 | Aug 14, 1998 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2023 | Jul 3, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Jul 2025 | May 23, 2011 · $6.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Sep 2020 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2000 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Dec 2008 | — |
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 Musselshell forecast zone and Musselshell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Musselshell get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Musselshell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Melstone weather station 13 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 5.6 | 8.0 | 8.7 | 6.5 | 6.9 | 3.6 | 1.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Musselshell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 51 miles south-southwest. 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 Musselshell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 51 mi south-southwest | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 137 mi north-northeast | 15,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 169 mi west-northwest | 22,000 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 Musselshell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Musselshell, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F2 on May 4, 1986, which touched down about 10 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 21, 2016, which touched down about 17 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 156 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on July 11, 1965.
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 Musselshell'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.
Musselshell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Musselshell, MT?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 51 miles south-southwest. KGGW (Glasgow, MT) is 137 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Musselshell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Musselshell the lowest scan from KBLX is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Musselshell 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 Musselshell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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