White City, OR Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for White City, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

What weather hits White City?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 57 days in the Jackson County forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around White City, mostly in February and January. Next come wildfires (49 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (21 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms57Feb 2026—
Wildfires49Jul 2025Sep 8, 2020 · 3 deaths · $10 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill21Nov 2018Nov 12, 2018 · 1 death
High winds21Jan 2024Jan 3, 2008 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds21May 2026Jul 16, 2024 · $160,000 damage
Flooding14Mar 2025Dec 26, 2005 · $5.8 million damage
Excessive heat13Jul 2024Jul 4, 2024 · 2 deaths
Lightning casualties & damage6May 2026May 31, 2009 · $100,000 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 Jackson County forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does White City get?

A normal year brings about 3.4 inches of snow to White City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Medford Rogue Vly Ap weather station 4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.2 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.10.91.01.20.20.00.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover White City?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 25 miles south-southeast. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over White CityView
KMAX
Medford, OR
25 mi south-southeast1,500 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KBHX
Eureka, CA
153 mi south-southwest18,800 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KBBX
Beale AFB, CA
212 mi south-southeast32,300 ftLimited — 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 White City

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

Hail: 32 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 1, 2009.

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 White City'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.

White City radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to White City, OR?

KMAX (Medford, OR), about 25 miles south-southeast. KBHX (Eureka, CA) is 153 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in White City?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over White City the lowest scan from KMAX is about 1,500 ft up.

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

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