Silver Gate, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Silver Gate, Park County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Silver Gate?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 182 days in the Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains forecast zone and Park County — the most common reported hazard around Silver Gate, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (80 days) and high winds (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 182 | May 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | May 2026 | — |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Avalanches | 10 | Dec 2022 | Feb 19, 2022 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 7 | Oct 2012 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Mar 2019 | May 24, 2011 · $130,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Jul 2001 | — |
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 Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains forecast zone and Park County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Silver Gate get?
A normal year brings about 213 inches of snow to Silver Gate, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cooke City 2 W weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (38.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.4 | 26.5 | 37.9 | 38.8 | 29.7 | 31.0 | 22.4 | 9.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Silver Gate?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 88 miles northeast. 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 Silver Gate | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 88 mi northeast | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 154 mi south-southeast | 19,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 181 mi north-northwest | 24,800 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 Silver Gate
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Silver Gate since 1950.
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 Silver Gate'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.
Silver Gate radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Silver Gate, MT?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 88 miles northeast. KRIW (Riverton, WY) is 154 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Silver Gate?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Silver Gate the lowest scan from KBLX is about 7,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Silver Gate 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 Silver Gate, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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