Metaline Falls, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Metaline Falls, Pend Oreille County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Metaline Falls?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 238 days in the Northeast Mountains forecast zone and Pend Oreille County — the most common reported hazard around Metaline Falls, mostly in December and January. Next come wildfires (27 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (23 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 | 27 | Sep 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 · $33 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 23 | Mar 2025 | Aug 25, 2013 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Mar 2026 | Feb 2, 1999 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | May 2023 | May 11, 2018 · $8.0 million damage |
| Debris flows | 8 | Jan 2018 | Apr 1, 2017 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2014 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jun 2023 | May 26, 1998 · $250,000 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 Northeast Mountains forecast zone and Pend Oreille County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Metaline Falls get?
A normal year brings about 55 inches of snow to Metaline Falls, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Boundary Dam weather station 9.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 6.8 | 18.2 | 18.5 | 7.7 | 3.4 | 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 Metaline Falls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 82 miles south. 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 Metaline Falls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 82 mi south | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 201 mi southeast | 29,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 230 mi south-southwest | 37,000 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 Metaline Falls
NOAA has no tornado on record within 25 miles of Metaline Falls since 1950.
Hail: 13 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 30, 2015.
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 Metaline Falls'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.
Metaline Falls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Metaline Falls, WA?
KOTX (Spokane, WA), about 82 miles south. KMSX (Missoula, MT) is 201 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Metaline Falls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Metaline Falls the lowest scan from KOTX is about 7,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Metaline Falls 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 Metaline Falls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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