Ryegate, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ryegate, Golden Valley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ryegate?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 47 days in the Golden Valley forecast zone and Golden Valley County — the most common reported hazard around Ryegate, mostly in February and March. Next come high winds (32 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 32 | May 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 11 | May 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Mar 2019 | May 23, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| 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 Golden Valley forecast zone and Golden Valley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Ryegate?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 44 miles 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 Ryegate | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 44 mi southeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 129 mi northwest | 14,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 181 mi northeast | 24,600 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 Ryegate
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Ryegate. The strongest was an F0 on June 5, 1997, which touched down about 24 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 137 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-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 Ryegate'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.
Ryegate radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ryegate, MT?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 44 miles southeast. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ryegate?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ryegate the lowest scan from KBLX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ryegate 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 Ryegate, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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