West Glendive, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Glendive, Dawson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Glendive?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 122 days in the Dawson forecast zone and Dawson County — the most common reported hazard around West Glendive, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (87 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 122 | Jun 2026 | Jul 27, 2015 · $2.5 million damage |
| High winds | 87 | Mar 2026 | Apr 5, 2000 · $16,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Oct 2023 | Oct 11, 2008 · $7,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 29 | Dec 2025 | Oct 4, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Jul 2025 | Mar 10, 2014 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2018 | Jun 28, 2005 · $112,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | 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 Dawson forecast zone and Dawson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Glendive get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to West Glendive, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Glendive weather station 1.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 2.0 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 5.3 | 3.1 | 2.0 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover West Glendive?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 116 miles 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 West Glendive | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 116 mi northwest | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 190 mi east | 26,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 201 mi east-northeast | 29,600 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 West Glendive
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Glendive, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 29, 1961, which passed about 3 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 23, 2018, which touched down about 7 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 140 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 8, 2021.
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 West Glendive'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.
West Glendive radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Glendive, MT?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 116 miles northwest. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 190 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Glendive?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Glendive 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 West Glendive 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 West Glendive, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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