Wye, MT Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Wye, Missoula County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Wye?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 96 days in the Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys forecast zone and Missoula County — the most common reported hazard around Wye, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (58 days) and high winds (40 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms	96	Feb 2025	Feb 16, 2025 · 3 deaths
Damaging thunderstorm winds	58	Jul 2025	Jul 10, 1998 · 1 death · $260,000 damage
High winds	40	Dec 2025	Dec 17, 2025 · $307,000 damage
Flooding	26	May 2023	Mar 11, 1996 · $1.3 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	16	Feb 2025	—
Blizzards	6	Feb 2019	—
Ice storms & sleet	5	Feb 2025	Nov 19, 1997 · 2 deaths
Wildfires	5	Jul 2023	Jul 30, 2023 · $300,000 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 Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys forecast zone and Missoula County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Wye get?

A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Wye, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Missoula 6 Nw Wfo weather station 2.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.7 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
1.3	5.0	10.7	9.0	10.5	4.9	1.2	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 Wye?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 9 miles northeast. 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 Wye	View
KMSX Missoula, MT	9 mi northeast	500 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KTFX Great Falls, MT	134 mi east-northeast	15,100 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KOTX Spokane, WA	171 mi west-northwest	22,500 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 Wye

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wye. The strongest was an F0 on July 20, 1983, which touched down about 4 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an F0 on March 3, 1991, which touched down about 13 miles north-northeast of town.

Hail: 63 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 Wye'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.

Wye radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Wye, MT?

KMSX (Missoula, MT), about 9 miles northeast. KTFX (Great Falls, MT) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Wye?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wye the lowest scan from KMSX is about 500 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Wye 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 Wye, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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