Ronan, MT Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Ronan, Lake 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 Ronan?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 129 days in the Flathead/Mission Valleys forecast zone and Lake County — the most common reported hazard around Ronan, mostly in February and January. Next come high winds (43 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (33 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms129Mar 2026Feb 13, 2025 · 4 deaths
High winds43Mar 2026Jul 14, 2025 · 1 death · $26,000 damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds33Aug 2024Jun 28, 2022 · $50,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill18Feb 2025Feb 1, 1996 · $1,000 damage
Flooding8Jun 2026May 1, 1997 · $912,000 damage
Blizzards5Feb 2014Dec 12, 2008 · 1 death · $200,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet3Dec 2015Nov 21, 2014 · $30,000 damage
Excessive heat3Jul 2024—

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 Flathead/Mission Valleys forecast zone and Lake County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Ronan get?

A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Ronan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Skq Dam weather station 12.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.7 in).

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

Which radars cover Ronan?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 34 miles south. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over RonanView
KMSX
Missoula, MT		34 mi south2,200 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KTFX
Great Falls, MT		127 mi east13,900 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KOTX
Spokane, WA		165 mi west21,100 ftLimited — 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 Ronan

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ronan. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an EF0 on July 18, 2007, which touched down about 13 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 9, 2023, which touched down about 12 miles south of town.

Hail: 32 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 25, 2011.

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 Ronan'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.

Ronan radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Ronan, MT?

KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 34 miles south. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Ronan?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ronan the lowest scan from KMSX is about 2,200 ft up.

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

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