Wasco, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wasco, Sherman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wasco?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 20 days in the North Central Oregon forecast zone and Sherman County — the most common reported hazard around Wasco, mostly in January and February. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (19 days) and wildfires (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 20 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Feb 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 9 | Aug 2018 | Jul 17, 2018 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2023 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 5 | Aug 2024 | May 19, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Aug 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 North Central Oregon forecast zone and Sherman County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wasco get?
A normal year brings about 6.3 inches of snow to Wasco, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wasco weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (4.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.1 | 4.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 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 Wasco?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 89 miles east. 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 Wasco | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 89 mi east | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 110 mi west | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 194 mi northwest | 27,700 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 Wasco
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Wasco since 1950.
Hail: 6 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on August 9, 2019.
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 Wasco'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.
Wasco radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wasco, OR?
KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 89 miles east. KRTX (Portland, OR) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wasco?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wasco the lowest scan from KPDT is about 8,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Wasco 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 Wasco, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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