Somers, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Somers, Flathead County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Somers?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 129 days in the Flathead/Mission Valleys forecast zone and Flathead County — the most common reported hazard around Somers, mostly in February and January. Next come high winds (43 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 129 | Mar 2026 | Feb 13, 2025 · 4 deaths |
| High winds | 43 | Mar 2026 | Jul 14, 2025 · 1 death · $26,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 32 | May 2026 | Jul 22, 2000 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Feb 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Jun 2026 | May 1, 1997 · $912,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Feb 2014 | Dec 12, 2008 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jun 2022 | Nov 5, 2006 · $7.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2015 | Nov 21, 2014 · $30,000 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 Flathead/Mission Valleys forecast zone and Flathead County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Somers get?
A normal year brings about 51 inches of snow to Somers, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Creston weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 3.4 | 13.4 | 13.8 | 11.0 | 6.3 | 2.1 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Somers?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 73 miles south. 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 Somers | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 73 mi south | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 139 mi east-southeast | 16,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 160 mi west | 20,100 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 Somers
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Somers. Most came in September and July. The strongest was an EF0 on July 18, 2007, which passed about 7 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on November 4, 2013, which touched down about 11 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 60 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on July 7, 2022.
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 Somers'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.
Somers radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Somers, MT?
KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 73 miles south. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 139 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Somers?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Somers the lowest scan from KMSX is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Somers 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 Somers, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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