College Place, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for College Place, Walla Walla County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits College Place?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 43 days in the Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington forecast zone and Walla Walla County — the most common reported hazard around College Place, mostly in December and November. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 43 | Nov 2024 | Jan 4, 2008 · $4.9 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 19 | Apr 2026 | May 19, 2006 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Mar 2026 | Feb 6, 2020 · $8.8 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Aug 2022 | Jul 25, 2010 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Nov 2010 | — |
| Dust storms | 4 | Aug 2005 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Aug 2015 | — |
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 Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington forecast zone and Walla Walla County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does College Place get?
A normal year brings about 9.0 inches of snow to College Place, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mill Creek Dam weather station 6.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.2 | 4.2 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 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 College Place?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 33 miles southwest. 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 College Place | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 33 mi southwest | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 119 mi north-northeast | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 206 mi south-southeast | 30,600 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 College Place
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of College Place. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF1 on May 6, 2022, which touched down about 18 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 5, 2024, which touched down about 12 miles south of town.
Hail: 22 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 May 30, 2020.
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 College Place'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.
College Place radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to College Place, WA?
KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 33 miles southwest. KOTX (Spokane, WA) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in College Place?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over College Place the lowest scan from KPDT is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for College Place 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 College Place, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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