Kamas, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kamas, Summit County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kamas?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 22 days in the Wasatch Back forecast zone and Summit County — the most common reported hazard around Kamas, mostly in August and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (13 days) and flooding (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 22 | May 2026 | Jul 17, 2015 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Feb 2025 | Apr 1, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Feb 2014 | Jun 6, 2010 · $5.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2012 | Jul 19, 2003 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Aug 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 · $1,000 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 Wasatch Back forecast zone and Summit County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kamas get?
A normal year brings about 97 inches of snow to Kamas, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kamas weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (22.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | 13.4 | 18.5 | 22.1 | 17.9 | 12.3 | 7.4 | 2.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Kamas?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 75 miles 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 Kamas | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 75 mi northwest | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 185 mi north-northwest | 25,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 196 mi east-southeast | 28,200 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 Kamas
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kamas. Most came in July and December. The strongest was an F1 on December 2, 1970, which touched down about 24 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on September 12, 1998, which touched down about 22 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 16 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 August 29, 2002.
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 Kamas'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.
Kamas radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kamas, UT?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 75 miles northwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 185 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kamas?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kamas the lowest scan from KMTX is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Kamas 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 Kamas, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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