East Wenatchee, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for East Wenatchee, Douglas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits East Wenatchee?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 83 days in the Wenatchee Area forecast zone and Douglas County — the most common reported hazard around East Wenatchee, mostly in December and January. Next come high winds (23 days) and wildfires (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 83 | Jan 2025 | — |
| High winds | 23 | Mar 2026 | Jan 7, 2007 · $10 million damage |
| Wildfires | 22 | Jul 2025 | Aug 1, 2013 · $3.5 million 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 |
| Debris flows | 5 | Aug 2021 | Jul 19, 2016 · $7,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2017 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Mar 2016 | Mar 9, 2016 · $2,000 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 Wenatchee Area forecast zone and Douglas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does East Wenatchee get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to East Wenatchee, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wenatchee weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.5 | 6.0 | 5.6 | 3.0 | 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 East Wenatchee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 116 miles west-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 East Wenatchee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 116 mi west-northwest | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 125 mi east | 13,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 137 mi south-southeast | 15,800 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 East Wenatchee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of East Wenatchee. The strongest was an F0 on May 19, 2004, which touched down near town.
Hail: 6 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.25-inch hail on July 5, 2006.
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 East Wenatchee'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.
East Wenatchee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to East Wenatchee, WA?
KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 116 miles west-northwest. KOTX (Spokane, WA) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in East Wenatchee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over East Wenatchee the lowest scan from KATX is about 12,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for East Wenatchee 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 East Wenatchee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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