Silver Summit, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Silver Summit, Summit County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Silver Summit?
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 Silver Summit, 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 Silver Summit get?
A normal year brings about 153 inches of snow to Silver Summit, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Snyderville weather station 3.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (34.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 | 15.5 | 31.1 | 34.0 | 25.5 | 20.9 | 15.7 | 3.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Silver Summit?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 60 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 Silver Summit | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 60 mi northwest | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 174 mi north-northwest | 23,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGJX Grand Junction, CO | 210 mi east-southeast | 31,800 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 Silver Summit
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Silver Summit, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F2 on August 11, 1999, which passed about 19 miles west of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on September 2, 2021, which touched down about 22 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 46 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 Silver Summit'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.
Silver Summit radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Silver Summit, UT?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 60 miles northwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 174 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Silver Summit?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Silver Summit the lowest scan from KMTX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Silver Summit 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 Silver Summit, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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