Baraga, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Baraga, Baraga County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Baraga?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 136 days in the Baraga forecast zone and Baraga County — the most common reported hazard around Baraga, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (41 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 136 | Apr 2026 | May 1, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 41 | Jul 2022 | Jul 18, 2013 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 36 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 12 | Jun 2026 | May 12, 2003 · $2.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 9 | Mar 2026 | Apr 2, 2024 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | May 2022 | Nov 10, 1998 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Mar 2022 | Mar 22, 2022 · $10,000 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 Baraga forecast zone and Baraga County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Baraga get?
A normal year brings about 208 inches of snow to Baraga, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Herman weather station 9.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (47.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | 28.7 | 41.7 | 47.8 | 35.0 | 27.8 | 16.4 | 2.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Baraga?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 48 miles east-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 Baraga | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 48 mi east-southeast | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 159 mi south | 19,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 176 mi west | 23,600 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 Baraga
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Baraga, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and September. The strongest was an F2 on August 22, 1968, which touched down about 10 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 8, 2012, which passed about 22 miles east of town.
Hail: 50 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 18, 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 Baraga'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.
Baraga radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Baraga, MI?
KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 48 miles east-southeast. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 159 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Baraga?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Baraga the lowest scan from KMQT is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Baraga 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 Baraga, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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