Snowslip, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Snowslip, Flathead County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Snowslip?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 264 days in the West Glacier Region forecast zone and Flathead County — the most common reported hazard around Snowslip, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (32 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 264 | Mar 2026 | Aug 28, 2024 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 32 | May 2026 | Jul 22, 2000 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Feb 2025 | Nov 6, 2022 · $500 damage |
| High winds | 29 | Dec 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 20 | Jun 2026 | Jun 4, 1996 · 3 deaths |
| Avalanches | 10 | Feb 2017 | Jan 13, 2008 · 2 deaths |
| Blizzards | 9 | Feb 2018 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jun 2022 | Nov 5, 2006 · $7.0 million 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 West Glacier Region forecast zone and Flathead County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Snowslip?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 88 miles south-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 Snowslip | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 88 mi south-southwest | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 111 mi east-southeast | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 198 mi west | 28,600 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 Snowslip
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Snowslip since 1950.
Hail: 8 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 3, 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 Snowslip'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.
Snowslip radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Snowslip, MT?
KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 88 miles south-southwest. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Snowslip?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Snowslip the lowest scan from KMSX is about 8,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Snowslip 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 Snowslip, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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