Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bryn Mawr-Skyway, King County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bryn Mawr-Skyway?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged lightning damage or injuries on 22 days in the Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties forecast zone and King County — the most common reported hazard around Bryn Mawr-Skyway, mostly in July and August. Next come flooding (7 days) and debris flows (4 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning casualties & damage | 22 | Apr 2015 | Aug 3, 1999 · $650,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Jan 2021 | Jan 7, 2009 · $14 million damage |
| Debris flows | 4 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 3 | May 2013 | May 13, 2013 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Dec 2006 | Dec 14, 2006 · 1 death · $750,000 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 Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties forecast zone and King County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bryn Mawr-Skyway get?
A normal year brings about 6.3 inches of snow to Bryn Mawr-Skyway, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Seattle Tacoma Intl Ap weather station 4.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 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 Bryn Mawr-Skyway?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 50 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 Bryn Mawr-Skyway | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 50 mi north-northwest | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 91 mi west-southwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRTX Portland, OR | 128 mi south-southwest | 14,000 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 Bryn Mawr-Skyway
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bryn Mawr-Skyway, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in December and June. The strongest was an F3 on December 12, 1969, which passed about 4 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on December 18, 2018, which touched down about 18 miles west of town.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on June 8, 1972.
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 Bryn Mawr-Skyway'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.
Bryn Mawr-Skyway radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA?
KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 50 miles north-northwest. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Bryn Mawr-Skyway?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Bryn Mawr-Skyway the lowest scan from KATX is about 3,500 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Bryn Mawr-Skyway 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 Bryn Mawr-Skyway, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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