North Salt Lake, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for North Salt Lake, Davis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits North Salt Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 59 days in the Northern Wasatch Front forecast zone and Davis County — the most common reported hazard around North Salt Lake, mostly in August and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (14 days) and flash flooding (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | Apr 2026 | Jul 19, 2023 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Feb 2025 | Mar 29, 2023 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Aug 2023 | Aug 30, 2000 · $210,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Apr 2026 | May 13, 2023 · $1,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2015 | Jul 10, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Aug 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jun 2021 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Apr 2023 | Apr 8, 2023 · $50,000 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 Northern Wasatch Front forecast zone and Davis County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does North Salt Lake get?
A normal year brings about 52 inches of snow to North Salt Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bountiful-Val Verda weather station 1.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 6.5 | 11.8 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 6.6 | 3.0 | 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 North Salt Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 40 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 North Salt Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 40 mi northwest | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 161 mi north-northwest | 20,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 231 mi south-southwest | 37,200 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 North Salt Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of North Salt Lake, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an F2 on August 11, 1999, which passed about 8 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on September 2, 2021, which touched down near town.
Hail: 78 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 22, 2018.
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 North Salt Lake'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.
North Salt Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to North Salt Lake, UT?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 40 miles northwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 161 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in North Salt Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over North Salt Lake the lowest scan from KMTX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for North Salt Lake 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 North Salt Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.