Winston, OR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Winston, Douglas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Winston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 35 days in the Central Douglas County forecast zone and Douglas County — the most common reported hazard around Winston, mostly in February and January. Next come wildfires (31 days) and flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 31 | Sep 2024 | Sep 5, 2024 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 25 | Mar 2025 | Dec 26, 2005 · $1.6 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Dec 2009 | — |
| High winds | 9 | Apr 2017 | Dec 14, 2006 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 6 | Aug 2014 | Aug 11, 2014 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Aug 2013 | — |
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 Douglas County forecast zone and Douglas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Winston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMAX (Medford, OR), about 80 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Winston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMAX Medford, OR | 80 mi south-southeast | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 181 mi north | 24,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBHX Eureka, CA | 187 mi south-southwest | 26,000 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 Winston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Winston. The strongest was an EF0 on June 18, 2013, which touched down about 11 miles north of town.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on May 4, 2017.
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 Winston'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.
Winston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Winston, OR?
KMAX (Medford, OR), about 80 miles south-southeast. KRTX (Portland, OR) is 181 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Winston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Winston the lowest scan from KMAX is about 6,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Winston 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 Winston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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