Silver Lake, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Silver Lake, Lake County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Silver Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 180 days in the Central and Eastern Lake County forecast zone and Lake County — the most common reported hazard around Silver Lake, mostly in December and January. Next come wildfires (47 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 180 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 47 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Feb 2025 | Jan 16, 2007 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 33 | Jan 2016 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | Dec 2012 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Sep 2003 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 3 | Sep 2024 | Sep 6, 2024 · $25,000 damage |
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 Central and Eastern Lake County forecast zone and Lake County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Silver Lake get?
A normal year brings about 6.8 inches of snow to Silver Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the The Poplars weather station 10.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Silver Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 111 miles 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 Silver Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAX Medford, OR | 111 mi southwest | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 202 mi north-northwest | 29,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 208 mi north-northeast | 31,200 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 Silver Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Silver Lake. The strongest was an F0 on August 21, 2005, which touched down about 18 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 4 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 12, 2013.
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 Silver Lake'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.
Silver Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Silver Lake, OR?
KMAX (Medford, OR), about 111 miles southwest. KRTX (Portland, OR) is 202 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Silver Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Silver Lake the lowest scan from KMAX is about 11,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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