Zephyr Cove, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Zephyr Cove, Douglas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Zephyr Cove?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 240 days in the Greater Lake Tahoe Area forecast zone and Douglas County — the most common reported hazard around Zephyr Cove, mostly in December and January. Next come high winds (128 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 240 | Apr 2026 | Dec 27, 2006 · $15,000 damage |
| High winds | 128 | Feb 2026 | Dec 11, 2014 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Sep 2025 | Jul 8, 2015 · $2.0 million damage |
| Avalanches | 9 | Dec 2025 | Dec 15, 2002 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 8 | Dec 2022 | Dec 31, 2022 · $5.0 million damage |
| Debris flows | 7 | Mar 2023 | Jul 20, 2014 · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 6 | Aug 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2007 | Aug 16, 2005 · $15,000 damage |
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 Lake Tahoe Area forecast zone and Douglas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Zephyr Cove get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Zephyr Cove, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Minden weather station 8.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.6 | 5.2 | 5.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5 | 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 Zephyr Cove?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRGX (Reno, NV), about 57 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 Zephyr Cove | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRGX Reno, NV | 57 mi north-northeast | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 97 mi west-northwest | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDAX Sacramento, CA | 101 mi west-southwest | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Zephyr Cove
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Zephyr Cove. Most came in September and August. The strongest was an EF0 on July 8, 2015, which touched down about 7 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 21, 2017, which touched down about 3 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 24 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 Zephyr Cove'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.
Zephyr Cove radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Zephyr Cove, NV?
KRGX (Reno, NV), about 57 miles north-northeast. KBBX (Beale AFB, CA) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Zephyr Cove?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Zephyr Cove the lowest scan from KRGX is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Zephyr Cove 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 Zephyr Cove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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