Rexford, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rexford, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rexford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 175 days in the Kootenai/Cabinet Region forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Rexford, mostly in December and January. Next come high winds (27 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 175 | Oct 2025 | Nov 18, 1996 · 1 death |
| High winds | 27 | Mar 2026 | Dec 17, 2025 · $610,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 19 | May 2026 | Jul 21, 1997 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 18 | Dec 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 · $31 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2024 | — |
| Avalanches | 2 | Feb 2014 | Feb 22, 2014 · 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 Kootenai/Cabinet Region forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rexford get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Rexford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Eureka Rs weather station 4.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 5.0 | 10.2 | 8.5 | 5.9 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Rexford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 140 miles south-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 Rexford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 140 mi south-southeast | 16,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 141 mi southwest | 16,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 201 mi east-southeast | 29,400 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 Rexford
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Rexford since 1950.
Hail: 7 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 11, 1968.
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 Rexford'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.
Rexford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rexford, MT?
KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 140 miles south-southeast. KOTX (Spokane, WA) is 141 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rexford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rexford the lowest scan from KMSX is about 16,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Rexford 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 Rexford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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