The Silos, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for The Silos, Broadwater County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits The Silos?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 34 days in the Canyon Ferry Area forecast zone and Broadwater County — the most common reported hazard around The Silos, mostly in July and August. Next come high winds (7 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 34 | May 2026 | — |
| High winds | 7 | May 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jun 2018 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Jun 2023 | Jun 10, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | May 2007 | May 18, 2007 · 1 death |
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 Canyon Ferry Area forecast zone and Broadwater County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does The Silos get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to The Silos, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Townsend 3Se weather station 9.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 2.3 | 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 The Silos?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 74 miles north. 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 The Silos | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 74 mi north | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 122 mi west-northwest | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 148 mi east-southeast | 17,700 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 The Silos
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of The Silos. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F0 on June 15, 1996, which touched down about 22 miles east of town. The most recent was an F0 on June 27, 1997, which touched down about 25 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 62 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 28, 1982.
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 The Silos'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.
The Silos radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to The Silos, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 74 miles north. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near The Silos?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over The Silos the lowest scan from KTFX is about 6,100 ft up — fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation.
Is TALON's radar for The Silos 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 The Silos, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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