Bryce Canyon City, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bryce Canyon City, Garfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bryce Canyon City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 106 days in the Bryce Canyon Country forecast zone and Garfield County — the most common reported hazard around Bryce Canyon City, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (14 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 106 | Sep 2025 | Sep 10, 2008 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 14 | Jun 2025 | Aug 21, 2022 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Jun 2024 | Sep 10, 2013 · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2012 | Jul 21, 2012 · 1 death |
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 Bryce Canyon Country forecast zone and Garfield County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bryce Canyon City get?
A normal year brings about 87 inches of snow to Bryce Canyon City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bryce Canyon Np Hqrs weather station 2.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (19.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 9.7 | 15.3 | 19.8 | 18.1 | 13.2 | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bryce Canyon City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 39 miles west. 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 Bryce Canyon City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 39 mi west | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 204 mi southwest | 30,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 221 mi south-southeast | 34,700 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 Bryce Canyon City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bryce Canyon City. Most came in September and March. The strongest was an EF1 on September 22, 2016, which touched down about 18 miles northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 10, 2017, which touched down about 22 miles west of town.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 21, 2014.
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 Bryce Canyon 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.
Bryce Canyon City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bryce Canyon City, UT?
KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 39 miles west. KESX (Las Vegas, NV) is 204 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bryce Canyon City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bryce Canyon City the lowest scan from KICX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bryce Canyon 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 Bryce Canyon City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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