Mountain, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mountain, Pembina County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mountain?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 87 days in the Pembina forecast zone and Pembina County — the most common reported hazard around Mountain, mostly in January and December. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (75 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (71 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 87 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2014 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 75 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 71 | Mar 2026 | Nov 6, 2000 · $2,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2005 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 37 | May 2023 | Apr 21, 1997 · $20 million damage |
| High winds | 23 | Feb 2025 | Nov 1, 1999 · $40,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2023 | Sep 20, 2019 · $10 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2009 | Apr 4, 1997 · $6.0 million 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 Pembina forecast zone and Pembina County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mountain get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Mountain, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cavalier 7Nw weather station 14.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (8.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 5.9 | 8.7 | 7.4 | 4.6 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 0.9 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Mountain?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 84 miles south-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 Mountain | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 84 mi south-southeast | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 139 mi west | 16,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 189 mi southwest | 26,500 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 Mountain
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mountain, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 6, 1999, which crossed near town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles east of town.
Hail: 237 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 19, 2003.
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 Mountain'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.
Mountain radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mountain, ND?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 84 miles south-southeast. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 139 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mountain?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mountain the lowest scan from KMVX is about 7,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Mountain 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 Mountain, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Cavalier, ND radar 13 mi
- Park River, ND radar 21 mi
- Langdon, ND radar 24 mi
- Grafton, ND radar 28 mi
- Larimore, ND radar 55 mi
- Devils Lake, ND radar 61 mi