Montello, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Montello, Elko County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Montello?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 142 days in the Northern Elko County forecast zone and Elko County — the most common reported hazard around Montello, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (113 days) and high winds (72 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 142 | May 2024 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 2018 · $3.0 million damage |
| High winds | 72 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Aug 2024 | Aug 1, 2021 · $800,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Apr 2023 | Feb 7, 2017 · $3.0 million damage |
| Debris flows | 5 | Apr 2023 | Aug 10, 2022 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Jan 2013 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Aug 2018 | — |
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 Northern Elko County forecast zone and Elko County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Montello get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Montello, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Montello 2Ne weather station 1.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.3 | 6.0 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 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 Montello?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 91 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 Montello | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 91 mi east | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLRX Elko, NV | 141 mi west-southwest | 16,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 149 mi north-northeast | 17,900 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 Montello
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Montello. The strongest was an F0 on July 9, 1962, which touched down about 21 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 6 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 16, 2018.
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 Montello'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.
Montello radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Montello, NV?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 91 miles east. KLRX (Elko, NV) is 141 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Montello?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Montello the lowest scan from KMTX is about 8,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Montello 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 Montello, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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