Turah, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Turah, Missoula County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Turah?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 160 days in the Potomac/Seeley Lake Region forecast zone and Missoula County — the most common reported hazard around Turah, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (58 days) and flooding (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 160 | Mar 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 · $75,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 58 | Jul 2025 | Jul 10, 1998 · 1 death · $260,000 damage |
| Flooding | 20 | May 2023 | May 9, 2018 · $450,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2026 | Dec 17, 2025 · $140,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Feb 2019 | Feb 15, 2001 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 3 | Aug 2007 | Aug 16, 2003 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Aug 2021 | — |
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 Potomac/Seeley Lake Region forecast zone and Missoula County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Turah get?
A normal year brings about 50 inches of snow to Turah, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Missoula 2 Ne weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (12.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 6.9 | 12.9 | 12.5 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 1.4 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Turah?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 16 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 Turah | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 16 mi north-northwest | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 122 mi east-northeast | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 188 mi west-northwest | 26,200 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 Turah
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Turah. The strongest was an F0 on July 20, 1983, which touched down about 14 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on March 3, 1991, which touched down about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 64 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on July 8, 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 Turah'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.
Turah radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Turah, MT?
KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 16 miles north-northwest. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Turah?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Turah the lowest scan from KMSX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Turah 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 Turah, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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