Albion, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Albion, Whitman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Albion?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 77 days in the Washington Palouse forecast zone and Whitman County — the most common reported hazard around Albion, mostly in January and December. Next come high winds (33 days) and flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 77 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 33 | Dec 2025 | May 3, 2010 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 22 | Mar 2026 | Feb 12, 2014 · $600,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 18 | Sep 2024 | Jul 10, 1998 · $540,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 17 | Jul 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 · $1.4 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Apr 2026 | Apr 9, 2019 · $1.1 million damage |
| Dust storms | 8 | Sep 2024 | Aug 12, 2014 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Nov 2010 | — |
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 Washington Palouse forecast zone and Whitman County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Albion get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Albion, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pullman 2 Nw weather station 3.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 4.6 | 10.3 | 9.6 | 4.8 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Albion?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 64 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 Albion | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 64 mi north-northwest | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 108 mi southwest | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 155 mi east | 19,200 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 Albion
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Albion, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F2 on August 30, 1971, which touched down about 10 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on June 1, 1991, which touched down about 25 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 24 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 9, 1995.
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 Albion'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.
Albion radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Albion, WA?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 64 miles north-northwest. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Albion?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Albion the lowest scan from KOTX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Albion 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 Albion, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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