Opheim, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Opheim, Valley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Opheim?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 190 days in the Northern Valley forecast zone and Valley County — the most common reported hazard around Opheim, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (58 days) and high winds (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 190 | May 2026 | Aug 6, 2010 · $750,000 damage |
| Flooding | 58 | Jun 2023 | Aug 24, 2014 · $1.1 million damage |
| High winds | 33 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Feb 2025 | Apr 28, 2009 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jul 2024 | Jun 7, 2005 · $200,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 14 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2022 | Jul 1, 2010 · $2,000 damage |
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 Valley forecast zone and Valley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Opheim get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Opheim, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Opheim 10 N weather station 9.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 5.3 | 7.1 | 4.5 | 6.2 | 5.1 | 2.5 | 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 Opheim?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 46 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 Opheim | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 46 mi south-southwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 232 mi south-southwest | 37,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 249 mi west-southwest | 42,400 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 Opheim
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Opheim, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on August 4, 1962, which passed about 8 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 12, 2024, which touched down about 15 miles south of town.
Hail: 84 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 12, 2024.
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 Opheim'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.
Opheim radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Opheim, MT?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 46 miles south-southwest. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 232 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Opheim?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Opheim the lowest scan from KGGW is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Opheim 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 Opheim, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Glasgow, MT radar 47 mi