Rosebud, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rosebud, Rosebud County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rosebud?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Northern Rosebud forecast zone and Rosebud County — the most common reported hazard around Rosebud, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (65 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (57 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | Aug 2025 | Jul 9, 2000 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 65 | May 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Aug 2013 | May 26, 2010 · $130,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2019 | May 21, 2011 · $225,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | Aug 2012 | Jul 17, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2009 | — |
| Blizzards | 3 | 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 Northern Rosebud forecast zone and Rosebud County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rosebud get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Rosebud, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Forsyth weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 4.0 | 6.9 | 7.7 | 7.3 | 3.9 | 2.8 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Rosebud?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 107 miles west-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 Rosebud | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 107 mi west-southwest | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 134 mi north | 15,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 230 mi southeast | 37,200 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 Rosebud
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rosebud. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F1 on June 14, 1980, which touched down about 10 miles west of town. The most recent was an F0 on August 15, 1999, which touched down about 20 miles west of town.
Hail: 65 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 14, 2006.
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 Rosebud'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.
Rosebud radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rosebud, MT?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 107 miles west-southwest. KGGW (Glasgow, MT) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rosebud?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rosebud the lowest scan from KBLX is about 10,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Rosebud 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 Rosebud, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Forsyth, MT radar 10 mi
- Colstrip, MT radar 27 mi
- Miles City, MT radar 31 mi