Scobey, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Scobey, Daniels County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Scobey?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous cold on 49 days in the Daniels forecast zone and Daniels County — the most common reported hazard around Scobey, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (47 days) and high winds (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 49 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 47 | Apr 2026 | Aug 8, 1997 · $95,000 damage |
| High winds | 44 | May 2026 | Apr 5, 2000 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 18 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Mar 2025 | Mar 17, 1999 · $85,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2010 | Jan 19, 2010 · $40,000 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 Daniels forecast zone and Daniels County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Scobey get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Scobey, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Scobey 4 Nw weather station 4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.8 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 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 Scobey?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 68 miles 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 Scobey | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 68 mi southwest | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 210 mi east | 31,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 252 mi southwest | 43,300 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 Scobey
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Scobey, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an EF3 on July 26, 2010, which passed about 21 miles east-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths.
Hail: 116 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 26, 2010.
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 Scobey'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.
Scobey radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Scobey, MT?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 68 miles southwest. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 210 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Scobey?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Scobey the lowest scan from KGGW is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Scobey 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 Scobey, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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