La Sal, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for La Sal, San Juan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits La Sal?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 162 days in the La Sal and Abajo Mountains forecast zone and San Juan County — the most common reported hazard around La Sal, mostly in December and February. Next come flash flooding (51 days) and wildfires (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 162 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 51 | Aug 2025 | Sep 14, 1996 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 27 | Aug 2025 | Oct 13, 2024 · $3.0 million damage |
| Debris flows | 16 | Aug 2022 | Jul 25, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 15 | Sep 2025 | Jun 7, 2006 · $175,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Jul 2021 | Oct 6, 2006 · $10,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Apr 2013 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Apr 2006 | Apr 5, 2006 · $2,000 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 La Sal and Abajo Mountains forecast zone and San Juan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does La Sal get?
A normal year brings about 50 inches of snow to La Sal, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the La Sal 1Sw weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (12.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 5.3 | 12.3 | 10.4 | 8.6 | 7.3 | 3.8 | 0.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover La Sal?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 77 miles northeast. 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 La Sal | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 77 mi northeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 202 mi west-southwest | 29,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABX Albuquerque, NM | 256 mi south-southeast | 44,700 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 La Sal
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of La Sal, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and October. The strongest was an EF2 on July 12, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 10 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 14, 1968.
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 La Sal'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.
La Sal radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to La Sal, UT?
KGJX (Grand Junction, CO), about 77 miles northeast. KICX (Cedar City, UT) is 202 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in La Sal?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over La Sal the lowest scan from KGJX is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for La Sal 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 La Sal, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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