Ashley, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ashley, McIntosh County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ashley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 57 days in the McIntosh forecast zone and McIntosh County — the most common reported hazard around Ashley, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (54 days) and blizzards (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | Jun 2026 | Sep 23, 2007 · $700,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 42 | Apr 2023 | Jan 25, 2010 · $2.3 million damage |
| High winds | 39 | Mar 2026 | Feb 13, 2011 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Feb 2025 | Jan 26, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 3 | Apr 2009 | Mar 6, 2009 · $94,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2023 | Dec 25, 2023 · $750,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2011 | — |
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 McIntosh forecast zone and McIntosh County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ashley get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Ashley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ashley weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (9.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | 4.9 | 9.2 | 7.9 | 6.0 | 7.5 | 4.6 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Ashley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 61 miles 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 Ashley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 61 mi southeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 83 mi northwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 142 mi northeast | 16,500 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 Ashley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 36 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ashley, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on July 31, 1966, which passed about 5 miles southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 7, 2023, which touched down about 22 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 188 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 9, 2016.
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 Ashley'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.
Ashley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ashley, ND?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 61 miles southeast. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ashley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ashley the lowest scan from KABR is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ashley 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 Ashley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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