Winters, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Winters, Runnels County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Winters?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Runnels forecast zone and Runnels County — the most common reported hazard around Winters, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (24 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | May 2026 | May 24, 2002 · $15 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Nov 2024 | Sep 3, 2024 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Feb 2022 | Apr 7, 2007 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Oct 2018 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2009 | Jan 13, 2007 · $3,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Feb 2007 | Jun 2, 2004 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Feb 2021 | Feb 14, 2021 · $17 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | May 2012 | May 30, 2012 · $45,000 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 Runnels forecast zone and Runnels County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Winters get?
A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to Winters, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wingate weather station 10.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 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 Winters?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSJT (San Angelo, TX), about 51 miles southwest. 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 Winters | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSJT San Angelo, TX | 51 mi southwest | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDYX Dyess AFB, TX | 58 mi northeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMAF Midland/Odessa, TX | 131 mi west | 14,600 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 Winters
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Winters, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on March 14, 1982, which crossed near town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 29, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 414 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 86 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 6, 2015.
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 Winters'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.
Winters radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Winters, TX?
KSJT (San Angelo, TX), about 51 miles southwest. KDYX (Dyess AFB, TX) is 58 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Winters?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Winters the lowest scan from KSJT is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Winters 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 Winters, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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