Preston, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Preston, White Pine County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Preston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 149 days in the White Pine County forecast zone and White Pine County — the most common reported hazard around Preston, mostly in February and April. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (111 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 149 | Jun 2026 | Jan 4, 2008 · $27,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 111 | May 2024 | Oct 1, 2002 · $10,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 34 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Aug 2022 | Aug 12, 2015 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Debris flows | 3 | Aug 2023 | Aug 12, 2014 · $2,000 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 White Pine County forecast zone and White Pine County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Preston get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Preston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lund weather station 4.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (6.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.3 | 6.6 | 6.0 | 4.1 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Preston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 150 miles southeast. 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 Preston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 150 mi southeast | 18,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLRX Elko, NV | 156 mi northwest | 19,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 213 mi northeast | 32,500 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 Preston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Preston. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F0 on June 23, 1998, which touched down about 25 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an F0 on July 23, 1998, which touched down about 25 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on August 3, 1988.
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 Preston'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.
Preston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Preston, NV?
KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 150 miles southeast. KLRX (Elko, NV) is 156 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Preston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Preston the lowest scan from KICX is about 18,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Preston 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 Preston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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