Waitsburg, WA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Waitsburg, Walla Walla County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Waitsburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 43 days in the Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington forecast zone and Walla Walla County — the most common reported hazard around Waitsburg, mostly in December and November. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 43 | Nov 2024 | Jan 4, 2008 · $4.9 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 19 | Apr 2026 | May 19, 2006 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Mar 2026 | Feb 6, 2020 · $8.8 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Aug 2022 | Jul 25, 2010 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Nov 2010 | — |
| Dust storms | 4 | Aug 2005 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Aug 2015 | — |
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 of the Blue Mountains of Washington forecast zone and Walla Walla County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Waitsburg get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Waitsburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dayton 1 Wsw weather station 7.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.2 | 5.2 | 6.3 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 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 Waitsburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 52 miles 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 Waitsburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPDT Pendleton, OR | 52 mi southwest | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOTX Spokane, WA | 101 mi north-northeast | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMSX Missoula, MT | 205 mi east-northeast | 30,400 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 Waitsburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waitsburg, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F2 on March 14, 1966, which touched down about 23 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 27, 2023, which touched down about 21 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 15 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 15, 2021.
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 Waitsburg'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.
Waitsburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Waitsburg, WA?
KPDT (Pendleton, OR), about 52 miles southwest. KOTX (Spokane, WA) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Waitsburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waitsburg the lowest scan from KPDT is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Waitsburg 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 Waitsburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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