Highland, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Highland, Utah County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Highland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Utah Valley forecast zone and Utah County — the most common reported hazard around Highland, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (29 days) and high winds (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | May 2026 | Jun 21, 2002 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Aug 2025 | Sep 12, 2002 · $3.1 million damage |
| High winds | 11 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jun 2020 | Aug 30, 2015 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Debris flows | 7 | Apr 2025 | Sep 7, 2013 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2023 | Aug 1, 2021 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jul 2021 | Jul 21, 2021 · 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 Utah Valley forecast zone and Utah County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Highland get?
A normal year brings about 74 inches of snow to Highland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Alpine weather station 2.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (17.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 8.0 | 17.5 | 17.4 | 13.6 | 9.6 | 6.2 | 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 Highland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 67 miles north-northwest. 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 Highland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 67 mi north-northwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 191 mi north-northwest | 27,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 204 mi south-southwest | 30,300 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 Highland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Highland, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and September. The strongest was an F2 on August 11, 1999, which passed about 21 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on September 7, 2013, which touched down about 3 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 82 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 21, 1987.
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 Highland'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.
Highland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Highland, UT?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 67 miles north-northwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 191 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Highland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Highland the lowest scan from KMTX is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Highland 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 Highland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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