Whitehorse, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Whitehorse, Dewey County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Whitehorse?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Dewey forecast zone and Dewey County — the most common reported hazard around Whitehorse, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (82 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (50 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 82 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 41 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 37 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 2017 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 17 | Sep 2025 | Jun 1, 2019 · $2.9 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Aug 2017 | Jun 16, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 · $9,000 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 Dewey forecast zone and Dewey County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Whitehorse get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Whitehorse, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Timber Lake weather station 13.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (8.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | 4.4 | 8.3 | 6.4 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 5.2 | 0.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Whitehorse?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 104 miles north. 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 Whitehorse | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 104 mi north | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 121 mi east | 13,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 124 mi southwest | 13,300 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 Whitehorse
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Whitehorse, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F2 on June 8, 1964, which passed about 14 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 8, 2021, which touched down about 19 miles north of town.
Hail: 155 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 5, 2022.
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 Whitehorse'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.
Whitehorse radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Whitehorse, SD?
KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 104 miles north. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Whitehorse?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Whitehorse the lowest scan from KBIS is about 10,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Whitehorse 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 Whitehorse, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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