Skykomish, WA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Skykomish, King County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Skykomish?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged lightning damage or injuries on 22 days in the Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties forecast zone and King County — the most common reported hazard around Skykomish, mostly in July and August. Next come flooding (7 days) and debris flows (4 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Lightning casualties & damage	22	Apr 2015	Aug 3, 1999 · $650,000 damage
Flooding	7	Jan 2021	Jan 7, 2009 · $14 million damage
Debris flows	4	Mar 2017	Mar 2, 2014 · $200,000 damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds	3	May 2013	May 13, 2013 · $25,000 damage
Flash flooding	1	Dec 2006	Dec 14, 2006 · 1 death · $750,000 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 Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties forecast zone and King County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Skykomish get?

A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Skykomish, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Baring weather station 7.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (17.0 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.1	4.2	17.0	13.8	4.6	3.8	0.8	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 Skykomish?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 62 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 Skykomish	View
KATX Seattle/Tacoma, WA	62 mi west-northwest	4,800 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KLGX Langley Hill, WA	135 mi west-southwest	15,300 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KRTX Portland, OR	158 mi south-southwest	19,700 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 Skykomish

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Skykomish. The strongest was an F0 on June 16, 2006, which touched down about 21 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.25-inch hail on July 4, 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 Skykomish'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.

Skykomish radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Skykomish, WA?

KATX (Seattle/Tacoma, WA), about 62 miles west-northwest. KLGX (Langley Hill, WA) is 135 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Skykomish?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Skykomish the lowest scan from KATX is about 4,800 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

Is TALON's radar for Skykomish 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 Skykomish, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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