Bridgeport, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bridgeport, Douglas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bridgeport?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 82 days in the Okanogan Valley forecast zone and Douglas County — the most common reported hazard around Bridgeport, mostly in January and December. Next come wildfires (43 days) and high winds (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 82 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 43 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 2020 · 1 death · $11 million damage |
| High winds | 13 | Dec 2025 | Aug 16, 2002 · $25 million damage |
| Debris flows | 7 | Aug 2021 | Jul 19, 2016 · $7,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 7 | Jun 2022 | Aug 10, 2013 · $180,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jul 2023 | Jul 10, 2023 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Dec 2013 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2022 | — |
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 Valley forecast zone and Douglas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bridgeport get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Bridgeport, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chief Joseph Dam weather station 1.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (13.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 2.2 | 13.5 | 8.5 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 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 Bridgeport?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 98 miles east-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 Bridgeport | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 98 mi east-southeast | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 131 mi west | 14,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 165 mi south-southeast | 21,100 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 Bridgeport
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bridgeport. The strongest was an F1 on May 30, 1987, which touched down about 11 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 22, 2016, which touched down about 20 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 11 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on July 1, 2008.
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 Bridgeport'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.
Bridgeport radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bridgeport, WA?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 98 miles east-southeast. KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bridgeport?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bridgeport the lowest scan from KOTX is about 9,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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