Ambrose, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ambrose, Divide County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ambrose?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 49 days in the Divide forecast zone and Divide County — the most common reported hazard around Ambrose, mostly in November and March. Next come high winds (44 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Feb 2026 | Apr 18, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 44 | May 2026 | Jul 28, 2015 · $80,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 35 | Jun 2026 | Jun 9, 2016 · $350,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 31 | Dec 2025 | Apr 23, 2022 · $10 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 31 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Jun 2014 | Jun 1, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Dust storms | 1 | May 2026 | — |
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 Divide forecast zone and Divide County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ambrose get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Ambrose, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ambrose 3 N weather station 2.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | 5.3 | 6.4 | 8.8 | 4.5 | 5.4 | 2.7 | 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 Ambrose?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 126 miles east-southeast. 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 Ambrose | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 126 mi east-southeast | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 153 mi west-southwest | 18,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 197 mi southeast | 28,400 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 Ambrose
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ambrose, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 14, 1950, which passed about 8 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 21, 2012, which touched down about 23 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 56 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 20, 2001.
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 Ambrose'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.
Ambrose radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ambrose, ND?
KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 126 miles east-southeast. KGGW (Glasgow, MT) is 153 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ambrose?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ambrose the lowest scan from KMBX is about 13,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ambrose 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 Ambrose, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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