Terry, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Terry, Prairie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Terry?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Prairie forecast zone and Prairie County — the most common reported hazard around Terry, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (40 days) and high winds (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Aug 2025 | Jun 6, 2005 · $145,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Dec 2025 | May 1, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 40 | Mar 2026 | Apr 9, 2005 · $56,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 18 | Dec 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Jun 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jul 2019 | Jul 1, 1997 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2024 | — |
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 Prairie forecast zone and Prairie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Terry get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Terry, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Terry weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (3.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.6 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Terry?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 115 miles north-northwest. 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 Terry | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 115 mi north-northwest | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 170 mi west-southwest | 22,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 215 mi east | 33,100 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 Terry
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Terry, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on July 18, 1962, which passed about 21 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 20, 2011, which touched down about 9 miles south of town.
Hail: 133 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 3, 1969.
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 Terry'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.
Terry radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Terry, MT?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 115 miles north-northwest. KBLX (Billings, MT) is 170 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Terry?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Terry the lowest scan from KGGW is about 12,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Terry 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 Terry, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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