Latah, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Latah, Spokane County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Latah?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 77 days in the Washington Palouse forecast zone and Spokane County — the most common reported hazard around Latah, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (45 days) and high winds (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 77 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 45 | Oct 2025 | May 4, 2016 · $4.8 million damage |
| High winds | 33 | Dec 2025 | May 3, 2010 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 24 | Feb 2025 | Mar 9, 2017 · $8.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 16 | Jul 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 · $1.4 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jun 2022 | Feb 25, 1999 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | May 2023 | Jul 23, 2019 · $200,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 8 | Sep 2024 | Aug 12, 2014 · $15,000 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 Washington Palouse forecast zone and Spokane County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Latah get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Latah, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rosalia weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 3.9 | 10.8 | 6.4 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 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 Latah?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 35 miles 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 Latah | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 35 mi northwest | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 136 mi southwest | 15,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 150 mi east | 18,100 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 Latah
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Latah, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F2 on May 6, 1957, which touched down about 14 miles north of town. The most recent was an F0 on September 14, 1986, which touched down about 15 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 17 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 11, 2022.
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 Latah'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.
Latah radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Latah, WA?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 35 miles northwest. KPDT (Pendleton, OR) is 136 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Latah?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Latah the lowest scan from KOTX is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Latah 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 Latah, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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