Salt Lake City, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Salt Lake City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 126 days in the Salt Lake Valley forecast zone and Salt Lake County — the most common reported hazard around Salt Lake City, mostly in July and August. Next come flash flooding (24 days) and high winds (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 126 | May 2026 | Aug 1, 2006 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Sep 2023 | Aug 3, 2023 · $16 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Apr 2026 | Mar 1, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Oct 2025 | Jun 5, 2010 · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Mar 2025 | Mar 29, 2023 · $40,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jul 2013 | Jul 25, 2002 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jun 2021 | — |
| Debris flows | 2 | Apr 2023 | Apr 13, 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 Salt Lake Valley forecast zone and Salt Lake County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Salt Lake City get?
A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Salt Lake City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Salt Lake Triad Ctr weather station 1.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 7.3 | 11.0 | 10.7 | 9.8 | 6.4 | 3.2 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Salt Lake City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 43 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 Salt Lake City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 43 mi northwest | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 166 mi north-northwest | 21,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 226 mi south-southwest | 35,900 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 Salt Lake City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of Salt Lake City, 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 5 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on September 2, 2021, which touched down about 6 miles north of town.
Hail: 76 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 Salt Lake City'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.
Salt Lake City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Salt Lake City, UT?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 43 miles northwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 166 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Salt Lake City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Salt Lake City the lowest scan from KMTX is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.