Wibaux, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wibaux, Wibaux County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wibaux?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 56 days in the Wibaux forecast zone and Wibaux County — the most common reported hazard around Wibaux, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (45 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | Jun 2026 | Jul 11, 2004 · $400,000 damage |
| High winds | 45 | Mar 2026 | May 4, 2010 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Mar 2024 | Nov 9, 2012 · 2 deaths · $25,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 23 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Feb 2025 | Dec 24, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 10 | May 2011 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2011 | Jun 8, 2002 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2024 | Jan 19, 2010 · $8,000 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 Wibaux forecast zone and Wibaux County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wibaux get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Wibaux, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wibaux 2 E weather station 1.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | 4.4 | 6.9 | 6.4 | 7.9 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 1.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Wibaux?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 141 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 Wibaux | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 141 mi northwest | 16,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 163 mi east | 20,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 183 mi east-northeast | 25,100 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 Wibaux
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wibaux, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 29, 1961, which passed about 19 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 27, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 183 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 8, 2002.
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 Wibaux'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.
Wibaux radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wibaux, MT?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 141 miles northwest. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 163 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wibaux?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wibaux the lowest scan from KGGW is about 16,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Wibaux 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 Wibaux, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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