Whitetail, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Whitetail, Daniels County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Whitetail?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous cold on 49 days in the Daniels forecast zone and Daniels County — the most common reported hazard around Whitetail, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (47 days) and high winds (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 49 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 47 | Apr 2026 | Aug 8, 1997 · $95,000 damage |
| High winds | 44 | May 2026 | Apr 5, 2000 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 18 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Mar 2025 | Mar 17, 1999 · $85,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2010 | Jan 19, 2010 · $40,000 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 Daniels forecast zone and Daniels County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Whitetail get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Whitetail, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Scobey 4 Nw weather station 14.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.8 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Whitetail?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 82 miles southwest. 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 Whitetail | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 82 mi southwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 199 mi east | 29,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 252 mi southeast | 43,200 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 Whitetail
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Whitetail, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an EF3 on July 26, 2010, which passed about 18 miles south-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths.
Hail: 102 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 July 26, 2010.
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 Whitetail'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.
Whitetail radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Whitetail, MT?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 82 miles southwest. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 199 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Whitetail?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Whitetail the lowest scan from KGGW is about 7,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Whitetail 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 Whitetail, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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