Sunset, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sunset, Davis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sunset?
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 Sunset, 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 Sunset get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Sunset, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Weber Basin Pump Plt 3 weather station 6.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.3 | 11.3 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 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 Sunset?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 23 miles west-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 Sunset | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 23 mi west-northwest | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSFX Pocatello, ID | 140 mi north-northwest | 16,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRIW Riverton, WY | 226 mi northeast | 35,800 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 Sunset
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sunset, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F2 on August 14, 1968, which touched down about 8 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on September 2, 2021, which touched down about 19 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 31 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 7, 2020.
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 Sunset'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.
Sunset radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sunset, UT?
KMTX (Salt Lake City, UT), about 23 miles west-northwest. KSFX (Pocatello, ID) is 140 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sunset?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sunset the lowest scan from KMTX is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sunset 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 Sunset, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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