Bay Shore, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bay Shore, Charlevoix County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bay Shore?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 29 days in the Charlevoix forecast zone and Charlevoix County — the most common reported hazard around Bay Shore, mostly in August and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (16 days) and flooding (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 29 | Mar 2025 | May 30, 2013 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Nov 2020 | Apr 13, 2020 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2025 | Dec 16, 2021 · $10,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Sep 2000 | — |
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 Charlevoix forecast zone and Charlevoix County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bay Shore get?
A normal year brings about 124 inches of snow to Bay Shore, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Petoskey weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (39.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 9.4 | 30.6 | 39.3 | 27.2 | 12.2 | 4.5 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bay Shore?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 37 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 Bay Shore | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 37 mi south-southeast | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 142 mi northwest | 16,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 158 mi west-southwest | 19,800 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 Bay Shore
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bay Shore, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on July 3, 1974, which passed about 19 miles south of town. The most recent was an F1 on August 1, 2002, which touched down about 14 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 37 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 8, 2016.
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 Bay Shore'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.
Bay Shore radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bay Shore, MI?
KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 37 miles south-southeast. KMQT (Marquette, MI) is 142 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bay Shore?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bay Shore the lowest scan from KAPX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bay Shore 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 Bay Shore, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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