Carson, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Carson, Carson City County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Carson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 321 days in the Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area forecast zone and Carson City County — the most common reported hazard around Carson, mostly in December and January. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (129 days) and wildfires (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 321 | Apr 2026 | Sep 23, 2005 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 129 | Feb 2026 | Dec 19, 1998 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 16 | Jun 2025 | Nov 18, 2011 · 1 death · $8.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 6 | May 2026 | Jun 5, 2007 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jan 2006 | Jan 1, 1997 · 2 deaths |
| Dust storms | 4 | May 2014 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Sep 2022 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2007 | Jan 4, 2007 · 1 death |
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 Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area forecast zone and Carson City County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Carson get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Carson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Carson City weather station 2.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (6.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 6.4 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 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 Carson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRGX (Reno, NV), about 44 miles north-northeast. 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 Carson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRGX Reno, NV | 44 mi north-northeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 103 mi west-northwest | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 113 mi west-southwest | 11,600 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 Carson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Carson. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an EF0 on July 8, 2015, which touched down about 20 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 21, 2017, which touched down about 14 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 29 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 23, 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 Carson'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.
Carson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Carson, NV?
KRGX (Reno, NV), about 44 miles north-northeast. KBBX (Beale AFB, CA) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Carson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Carson the lowest scan from KRGX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Carson 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 Carson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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