Austin, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Austin, Lander County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Austin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 106 days in the Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County forecast zone and Lander County — the most common reported hazard around Austin, mostly in February and January. Next come high winds (41 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 106 | Mar 2025 | — |
| High winds | 41 | Apr 2026 | Dec 11, 2014 · $30,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 28 | Jun 2023 | Jul 16, 2015 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Sep 2023 | Sep 4, 2013 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Mar 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 · $5.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 2008 | — |
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 Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County forecast zone and Lander County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Austin get?
A normal year brings about 64 inches of snow to Austin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Austin #2 weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (12.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 6.8 | 8.7 | 10.4 | 12.9 | 11.8 | 8.4 | 2.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Austin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLRX (Elko, NV), about 87 miles north. 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 Austin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLRX Elko, NV | 87 mi north | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRGX Reno, NV | 128 mi west | 14,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 243 mi west | 40,700 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 Austin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Austin. The strongest was an EF0 on October 3, 2018, which touched down about 4 miles northeast of town.
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 Austin'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.
Austin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Austin, NV?
KLRX (Elko, NV), about 87 miles north. KRGX (Reno, NV) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Austin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Austin the lowest scan from KLRX is about 7,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Austin 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 Austin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.