Winnett, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Winnett, Petroleum County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Winnett?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 49 days in the Petroleum forecast zone and Petroleum County — the most common reported hazard around Winnett, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (42 days) and high winds (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 49 | May 2026 | Jul 24, 1999 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 37 | Mar 2026 | May 4, 2010 · $35,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Jul 2022 | Aug 23, 2014 · $515,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 12 | May 2016 | May 10, 2016 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 5 | Jul 2017 | — |
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 Petroleum forecast zone and Petroleum County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Winnett get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Winnett, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Flatwillow 4 Ene weather station 12.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | 3.8 | 8.8 | 10.4 | 9.0 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Winnett?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBLX (Billings, MT), about 80 miles south. 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 Winnett | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBLX Billings, MT | 80 mi south | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 115 mi northeast | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 146 mi west-northwest | 17,400 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 Winnett
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Winnett, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on August 7, 1962, which touched down about 21 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 7, 2020, which touched down about 2 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 122 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 15, 2025.
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 Winnett'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.
Winnett radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Winnett, MT?
KBLX (Billings, MT), about 80 miles south. KGGW (Glasgow, MT) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Winnett?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Winnett the lowest scan from KBLX is about 6,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Winnett 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 Winnett, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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