Dallesport, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dallesport, Klickitat County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dallesport?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 44 days in the Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington forecast zone and Klickitat County — the most common reported hazard around Dallesport, mostly in December and January. Next come high winds (17 days) and excessive heat (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 17 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2022 | — |
| Wildfires | 8 | Aug 2018 | Jul 5, 2005 · $2,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 4 | Aug 2024 | Jul 7, 2002 · $1,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2004 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2006 | Aug 2, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Mar 2017 | — |
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 Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington forecast zone and Klickitat County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dallesport get?
A normal year brings about 5.5 inches of snow to Dallesport, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the The Dalles weather station 2.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 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 Dallesport?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 87 miles west. 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 Dallesport | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 87 mi west | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 112 mi east | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 174 mi northwest | 23,100 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 Dallesport
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Dallesport since 1950.
Hail: 5 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on August 9, 2013.
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 Dallesport'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.
Dallesport radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dallesport, WA?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 87 miles west. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dallesport?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dallesport the lowest scan from KRTX is about 7,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Dallesport 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 Dallesport, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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