Warm Springs, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Warm Springs, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Warm Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 27 days in the Central Oregon forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Warm Springs, mostly in February and January. Next come wildfires (14 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Mar 2025 | Feb 23, 2019 · $1.5 million damage |
| Wildfires | 14 | Jun 2020 | Jul 9, 2002 · $5.5 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 13 | Jul 2022 | Aug 1, 2009 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Feb 2020 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Aug 2022 | Jun 27, 2021 · 2 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2013 | Aug 25, 2013 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 2013 | — |
| Flash flooding | 1 | May 2023 | — |
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 Oregon forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Warm Springs get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Warm Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Madras 2 N weather station 10.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.1 | 4.2 | 5.3 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 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 Warm Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 105 miles northwest. 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 Warm Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 105 mi northwest | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 132 mi east-northeast | 14,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMAX Medford, OR | 201 mi south-southwest | 29,500 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 Warm Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Warm Springs. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F0 on June 9, 2004, which touched down about 12 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 25 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 30, 2020.
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 Warm Springs'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.
Warm Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Warm Springs, OR?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 105 miles northwest. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Warm Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Warm Springs the lowest scan from KRTX is about 10,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Warm Springs 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 Warm Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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