York, MT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for York, Lewis and Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits York?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 61 days in the Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains forecast zone and Lewis and Clark County — the most common reported hazard around York, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (18 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Sep 2025 | Jun 20, 2003 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 18 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Sep 2024 | Jul 3, 2022 · $700,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Jun 2023 | Apr 9, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Aug 2024 | Jul 23, 2000 · $2.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2023 | — |
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 Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains forecast zone and Lewis and Clark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does York get?
A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to York, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Helena Rgnl Ap weather station 12.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 5.4 | 7.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 4.6 | 2.9 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover York?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 54 miles north-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 York | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTFX Great Falls, MT | 54 mi north-northeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 108 mi west-northwest | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBLX Billings, MT | 162 mi east-southeast | 20,500 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 York
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of York. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F0 on July 22, 1960, which touched down about 14 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on June 27, 1997, which touched down about 16 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 86 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 6, 1997.
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 York'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.
York radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to York, MT?
KTFX (Great Falls, MT), about 54 miles north-northeast. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in York?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over York the lowest scan from KTFX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for York 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 York, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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