Prineville Lake Acres, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Prineville Lake Acres, Crook County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Prineville Lake Acres?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 49 days in the Ochoco-John Day Highlands forecast zone and Crook County — the most common reported hazard around Prineville Lake Acres, mostly in December and January. Next come wildfires (30 days) and high winds (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 30 | Sep 2018 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2021 | Sep 7, 2020 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 6 | May 2023 | Aug 8, 2019 · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 6 | Jul 2024 | Aug 2, 2009 · $2,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2016 | May 14, 2016 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Ochoco-John Day Highlands forecast zone and Crook County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Prineville Lake Acres get?
A normal year brings about 8.8 inches of snow to Prineville Lake Acres, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Prineville weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 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 Prineville Lake Acres?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 142 miles 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 Prineville Lake Acres | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 142 mi northeast | 16,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 151 mi northwest | 18,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAX Medford, OR | 174 mi southwest | 23,100 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 Prineville Lake Acres
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Prineville Lake Acres. The strongest was an F1 on August 22, 1989, which touched down about 21 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on May 23, 2001, which touched down about 24 miles south of town.
Hail: 43 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 June 12, 2006.
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 Prineville Lake Acres'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.
Prineville Lake Acres radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Prineville Lake Acres, OR?
KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 142 miles northeast. KRTX (Portland, OR) is 151 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Prineville Lake Acres?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Prineville Lake Acres the lowest scan from KPDT is about 16,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Prineville Lake Acres 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 Prineville Lake Acres, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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