Boyds, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Boyds, Ferry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Boyds?
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 Boyds, 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 Boyds get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Boyds, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Colville weather station 14 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 Boyds?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 76 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 Boyds | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 76 mi south-southeast | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 203 mi west | 30,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 212 mi south | 32,300 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 Boyds
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Boyds, 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 9 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 25, 2008, which touched down about 16 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 18 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 Boyds'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.
Boyds radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Boyds, WA?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 76 miles south-southeast. KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA) is 203 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Boyds?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Boyds the lowest scan from KOTX is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Boyds 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 Boyds, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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