Cove, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cove, Cache County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cove?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 39 days in the Cache Valley/Utah Portion forecast zone and Cache County — the most common reported hazard around Cove, mostly in June and September. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (14 days) and flooding (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 39 | Jun 2026 | Apr 28, 2001 · $105,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Feb 2026 | Oct 11, 2021 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Jun 2017 | Feb 7, 2017 · $4.0 million damage |
| High winds | 5 | May 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Sep 2007 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 2023 | — |
| Dust storms | 1 | May 2026 | May 13, 2026 · $100,000 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 Cache Valley/Utah Portion forecast zone and Cache County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cove get?
A normal year brings about 62 inches of snow to Cove, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Richmond weather station 4.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (15.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 6.6 | 15.4 | 12.9 | 12.7 | 8.9 | 4.0 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Cove?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 60 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 Cove | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 60 mi southwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 91 mi north-northwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 185 mi east-northeast | 25,500 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 Cove
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cove. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F1 on May 21, 1986, which passed about 24 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 25, 2007, which touched down about 19 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 25 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 26, 2009.
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 Cove'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.
Cove radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cove, UT?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 60 miles southwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cove?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cove the lowest scan from KMTX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cove 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 Cove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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