Gilchrist, OR Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Gilchrist, Klamath County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Gilchrist?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 63 days in the Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County forecast zone and Klamath County — the most common reported hazard around Gilchrist, mostly in December and January. Next come high winds (52 days) and wildfires (50 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms	63	Dec 2025	—
High winds	52	Nov 2021	—
Wildfires	50	Jul 2025	Sep 1, 2024 · $4.0 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	32	Dec 2009	—
Damaging thunderstorm winds	11	Jun 2025	Aug 16, 2008 · $10,000 damage
Flooding	9	Feb 2025	Dec 31, 2005 · $450,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage	4	Sep 2003	—
Flash flooding	3	Jun 2006	—

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 and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County forecast zone and Klamath County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Gilchrist get?

A normal year brings about 74 inches of snow to Gilchrist, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wickiup Dam weather station 14.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (20.7 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.8	8.9	20.7	17.9	14.9	8.4	2.0	0.3

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Gilchrist?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 110 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 Gilchrist	View
KMAX Medford, OR	110 mi south-southwest	11,100 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KRTX Portland, OR	167 mi north-northwest	21,600 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KPDT Pendleton, OR	207 mi northeast	31,000 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 Gilchrist

NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Gilchrist since 1950.

Hail: 22 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 30, 2020.

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 Gilchrist'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.

Gilchrist radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Gilchrist, OR?

KMAX (Medford, OR), about 110 miles south-southwest. KRTX (Portland, OR) is 167 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Gilchrist?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gilchrist the lowest scan from KMAX is about 11,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

Is TALON's radar for Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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