Bonanza, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bonanza, Uintah County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bonanza?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 28 days in the Eastern Uinta Basin forecast zone and Uintah County — the most common reported hazard around Bonanza, mostly in December and January. Next come high winds (24 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Dec 2022 | — |
| High winds | 24 | May 2026 | Oct 10, 1997 · $30,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 20 | Sep 2025 | Aug 30, 1999 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Aug 2014 | Aug 7, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 9 | Apr 2024 | Jun 29, 2007 · 3 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Aug 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Avalanches | 3 | Apr 2024 | — |
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 Eastern Uinta Basin forecast zone and Uintah County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Bonanza?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 85 miles 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 Bonanza | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 85 mi southeast | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 191 mi west-northwest | 27,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 213 mi north | 32,500 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 Bonanza
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bonanza. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F1 on August 26, 2006, which passed about 19 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 15, 2009, which touched down about 18 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 6 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on September 20, 1997.
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 Bonanza'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.
Bonanza radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bonanza, UT?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 85 miles southeast. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 191 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bonanza?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bonanza the lowest scan from KGJX is about 7,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bonanza 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 Bonanza, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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