Barney's Junction, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Barney's Junction, Ferry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Barney's Junction?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 128 days in the Okanogan Highlands forecast zone and Ferry County — the most common reported hazard around Barney's Junction, mostly in December and January. Next come wildfires (36 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 128 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 36 | Oct 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 · $25 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 18 | Sep 2023 | Jul 20, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | May 2023 | May 5, 2018 · $3.0 million damage |
| Debris flows | 10 | Nov 2023 | Mar 6, 2016 · $3,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2026 | Aug 16, 2002 · $220,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Aug 2019 | May 26, 1998 · $3.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2013 | — |
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 Okanogan Highlands forecast zone and Ferry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Barney's Junction get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Barney's Junction, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Colville weather station 9.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (15.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 5.6 | 15.0 | 14.5 | 5.4 | 2.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Barney's Junction?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 69 miles south-southeast. 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 Barney's Junction | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 69 mi south-southeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 202 mi west | 29,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 205 mi south | 30,500 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 Barney's Junction
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Barney's Junction, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and April. The strongest was an F2 on April 5, 1972, which touched down about 2 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 25, 2008, which touched down about 9 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 16 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on July 23, 2014.
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 Barney's Junction'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.
Barney's Junction radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Barney's Junction, WA?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 69 miles south-southeast. KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA) is 202 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Barney's Junction?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Barney's Junction the lowest scan from KOTX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Barney's Junction 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 Barney's Junction, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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