Mountain City, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mountain City, Elko County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mountain City?
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 Mountain City, 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.
Which radars cover Mountain City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLRX (Elko, NV), about 87 miles south-southwest. 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 City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLRX Elko, NV | 87 mi south-southwest | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 115 mi north | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 186 mi east | 25,900 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 Mountain City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mountain City. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F1 on June 11, 1977, which touched down about 14 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 22, 2018, which touched down about 8 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on May 5, 2017.
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 City'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 City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mountain City, NV?
KLRX (Elko, NV), about 87 miles south-southwest. KCBX (Boise, ID) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mountain City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mountain City the lowest scan from KLRX is about 7,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Mountain City 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 City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.