Glenwood, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Glenwood, Klickitat County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Glenwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 7 days in the Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest forecast zone and Klickitat County — the most common reported hazard around Glenwood, mostly in January and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (4 days) and lightning casualties & damage (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 4 | Aug 2024 | Jul 7, 2002 · $1,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2006 | Aug 2, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Mar 2017 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Sep 1998 | — |
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 Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest forecast zone and Klickitat County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Glenwood get?
A normal year brings about 65 inches of snow to Glenwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Glenwood #2 weather station 1.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (23.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 6.2 | 23.4 | 22.2 | 7.1 | 6.0 | 0.1 | 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 Glenwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRTX (Portland, OR), about 83 miles west-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 Glenwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRTX Portland, OR | 83 mi west-southwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 120 mi east | 12,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLGX Langley Hill, WA | 154 mi west-northwest | 18,900 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 Glenwood
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Glenwood since 1950.
Hail: 4 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 Glenwood'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.
Glenwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Glenwood, WA?
KRTX (Portland, OR), about 83 miles west-southwest. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Glenwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Glenwood the lowest scan from KRTX is about 7,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Glenwood 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 Glenwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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