La Pine, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for La Pine, Deschutes County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits La Pine?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 65 days in the East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades forecast zone and Deschutes County — the most common reported hazard around La Pine, mostly in December and February. Next come wildfires (24 days) and lightning casualties & damage (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 65 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 24 | Oct 2020 | Aug 1, 2013 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 18 | Aug 2019 | Jun 29, 1997 · $1.5 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 18 | Aug 2025 | Jul 29, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Nov 2022 | Nov 19, 2012 · $120,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | May 2015 | Jul 17, 2000 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2021 | Jul 1, 2019 · $6,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2013 | — |
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 East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades forecast zone and Deschutes County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does La Pine get?
A normal year brings about 74 inches of snow to La Pine, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wickiup Dam weather station 10.1 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 La Pine?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 127 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 La Pine | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAX Medford, OR | 127 mi south-southwest | 14,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 158 mi north-northwest | 19,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 189 mi northeast | 26,700 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 La Pine
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of La Pine. The strongest was an EF0 on April 13, 2017, which touched down about 25 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 41 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 2, 2022.
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 La Pine'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.
La Pine radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to La Pine, OR?
KMAX (Medford, OR), about 127 miles south-southwest. KRTX (Portland, OR) is 158 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in La Pine?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over La Pine the lowest scan from KMAX is about 14,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for La Pine 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 La Pine, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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