Marcus, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Marcus, Stevens County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Marcus?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 238 days in the Northeast Mountains forecast zone and Stevens County — the most common reported hazard around Marcus, mostly in December and January. Next come wildfires (30 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 238 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 1998 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 30 | Sep 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 · $33 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 29 | Mar 2025 | Aug 2, 2014 · $800,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Mar 2026 | Feb 2, 1999 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Jun 2023 | Mar 12, 2017 · $1.6 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jul 2022 | Aug 18, 2004 · $438,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 6 | Jan 2020 | Jan 28, 2020 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2014 | — |
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 Northeast Mountains forecast zone and Stevens County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Marcus get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Marcus, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Colville weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (15.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 5.6 | 15.0 | 14.5 | 5.4 | 2.7 | 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 Marcus?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 71 miles south-southeast. 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 Marcus | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 71 mi south-southeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA | 206 mi west | 30,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 209 mi south | 31,400 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 Marcus
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Marcus, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and April. The strongest was an F2 on April 5, 1972, which touched down about 5 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 25, 2008, which touched down about 13 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 18 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 July 23, 2014.
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 Marcus'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.
Marcus radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Marcus, WA?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 71 miles south-southeast. KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA) is 206 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Marcus?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Marcus the lowest scan from KOTX is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Marcus 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 Marcus, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Kettle Falls, WA radar 4 mi
- Colville, WA radar 11 mi
- Chewelah, WA radar 31 mi
- Republic, WA radar 31 mi
- Deer Park, WA radar 56 mi
- Newport, WA radar 57 mi