Ross, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ross, Mountrail County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ross?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 63 days in the Mountrail forecast zone and Mountrail County — the most common reported hazard around Ross, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (58 days) and high winds (52 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2023 · $600,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 58 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 52 | May 2026 | Jan 13, 2021 · $80,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 37 | Dec 2025 | Apr 23, 2022 · $10 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 32 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Apr 2023 | Jun 28, 2014 · $354,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jul 2013 | Jun 19, 2011 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Dec 2010 | — |
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 Mountrail forecast zone and Mountrail County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ross get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to Ross, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Stanley 3 Nnw weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 | 5.1 | 10.2 | 7.6 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 4.6 | 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 Ross?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 77 miles east. 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 Ross | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 77 mi east | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 135 mi southeast | 15,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 188 mi west | 26,300 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 Ross
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 34 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ross, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on July 5, 1955, which passed about 13 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 6, 2024, which touched down about 11 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 146 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 6, 1971.
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 Ross'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.
Ross radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ross, ND?
KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 77 miles east. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 135 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ross?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ross the lowest scan from KMBX is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ross 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 Ross, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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