Sandy, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sandy, Salt Lake County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sandy?
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 Sandy, 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 Sandy get?
A normal year brings about 82 inches of snow to Sandy, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cottonwood Weir weather station 4.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (23.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 8.2 | 23.3 | 17.0 | 18.4 | 7.6 | 5.6 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Sandy?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 57 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 Sandy | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 57 mi north-northwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 180 mi north-northwest | 24,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 213 mi south-southwest | 32,500 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 Sandy
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sandy, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F2 on August 11, 1999, which passed about 11 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on September 2, 2021, which touched down about 20 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 89 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on August 13, 2024.
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 Sandy'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.
Sandy radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sandy, UT?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 57 miles north-northwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 180 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sandy?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sandy the lowest scan from KMTX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sandy 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 Sandy, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.