Fort Duchesne, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fort Duchesne, Uintah County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fort Duchesne?
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 Fort Duchesne, 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.
How much snow does Fort Duchesne get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Fort Duchesne, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Roosevelt Radio weather station 4.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.6 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 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 Fort Duchesne?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 122 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 Fort Duchesne | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 122 mi southeast | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 151 mi west-northwest | 18,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 206 mi north-northeast | 30,600 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 Fort Duchesne
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fort Duchesne, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and September. The strongest was an F3 on August 11, 1993, which passed about 14 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 6, 2009, which touched down about 11 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 26 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on September 17, 2013.
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 Fort Duchesne'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.
Fort Duchesne radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fort Duchesne, UT?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 122 miles southeast. KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT) is 151 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fort Duchesne?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fort Duchesne the lowest scan from KGJX is about 13,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Fort Duchesne 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 Fort Duchesne, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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