Biggs Junction, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Biggs Junction, Sherman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Biggs Junction?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 42 days in the Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon forecast zone and Sherman County — the most common reported hazard around Biggs Junction, mostly in December and January. Next come high winds (18 days) and excessive heat (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Feb 2024 | — |
| High winds | 18 | Feb 2023 | Dec 15, 2000 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2023 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 5 | Aug 2024 | May 19, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2004 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Aug 2003 | — |
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 Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon forecast zone and Sherman County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Biggs Junction get?
A normal year brings about 6.3 inches of snow to Biggs Junction, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wasco weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.1 | 4.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 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 Biggs Junction?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 96 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 Biggs Junction | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 96 mi east | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 103 mi west | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 185 mi northwest | 25,700 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 Biggs Junction
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Biggs Junction since 1950.
Hail: 6 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on August 9, 2013.
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 Biggs Junction'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.
Biggs Junction radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Biggs Junction, OR?
KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 96 miles east. KRTX (Portland, OR) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Biggs Junction?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Biggs Junction the lowest scan from KPDT is about 9,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Biggs Junction 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 Biggs Junction, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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