Shaniko, OR Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Shaniko, Wasco 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 Shaniko?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 20 days in the North Central Oregon forecast zone and Wasco County — the most common reported hazard around Shaniko, mostly in January and February. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (19 days) and wildfires (13 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
High winds	20	Mar 2026	—
Heavy snow & winter storms	19	Feb 2024	—
Wildfires	13	Aug 2018	Jul 17, 2018 · 1 death
Damaging thunderstorm winds	10	May 2023	Aug 9, 2019 · $5,000 damage
Excessive heat	6	Jul 2023	—
Extreme cold & wind chill	3	Dec 2022	—
Flooding	2	Aug 2019	—
Ice storms & sleet	1	Dec 2022	—

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 North Central Oregon forecast zone and Wasco County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Shaniko get?

A normal year brings about 9.7 inches of snow to Shaniko, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Antelope 6 Ssw weather station 12.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.6 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.2	1.2	3.6	2.0	1.0	0.7	1.0	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 Shaniko?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 104 miles east-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 Shaniko	View
KPDT Pendleton, OR	104 mi east-northeast	10,200 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KRTX Portland, OR	118 mi west-northwest	12,400 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KLGX Langley Hill, WA	217 mi northwest	33,600 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 Shaniko

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

Hail: 8 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.25-inch hail on May 23, 2001.

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 Shaniko'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.

Shaniko radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Shaniko, OR?

KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 104 miles east-northeast. KRTX (Portland, OR) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Shaniko?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Shaniko the lowest scan from KPDT is about 10,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

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

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