Running Y Ranch, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Running Y Ranch, Klamath County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Running Y Ranch?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 39 days in the Klamath Basin forecast zone and Klamath County — the most common reported hazard around Running Y Ranch, mostly in December and January. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (31 days) and wildfires (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 31 | Dec 2009 | — |
| Wildfires | 30 | Jul 2025 | — |
| High winds | 16 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 11 | Jun 2025 | Aug 16, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Feb 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2024 | Jul 6, 2024 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Sep 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 Klamath Basin forecast zone and Klamath County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Running Y Ranch get?
A normal year brings about 52 inches of snow to Running Y Ranch, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Keno weather station 12.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (14.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 6.6 | 14.7 | 12.1 | 10.6 | 5.8 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Running Y Ranch?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 45 miles west-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 Running Y Ranch | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAX Medford, OR | 45 mi west-southwest | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 175 mi southwest | 23,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBBX Beale AFB, CA | 192 mi south | 27,400 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 Running Y Ranch
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Running Y Ranch. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F1 on May 19, 1962, which touched down about 10 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 28, 2019, which touched down about 20 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 12 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 30, 1987.
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 Running Y Ranch'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.
Running Y Ranch radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Running Y Ranch, OR?
KMAX (Medford, OR), about 45 miles west-southwest. KBHX (Eureka, CA) is 175 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Running Y Ranch?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Running Y Ranch the lowest scan from KMAX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Running Y Ranch 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 Running Y Ranch, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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