Canada Creek Ranch, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Canada Creek Ranch, Montmorency County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Canada Creek Ranch?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 69 days in the Montmorency forecast zone and Montmorency County — the most common reported hazard around Canada Creek Ranch, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (32 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 69 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2, 2012 · $150,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 32 | Aug 2021 | Jun 5, 2005 · $40,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Dec 2021 | Nov 13, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jun 2018 | — |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Aug 2020 | — |
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 Montmorency forecast zone and Montmorency County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Canada Creek Ranch get?
A normal year brings about 84 inches of snow to Canada Creek Ranch, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Vanderbilt 11Ene weather station 11.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (25.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 7.1 | 17.5 | 25.9 | 15.3 | 11.4 | 5.7 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Canada Creek Ranch?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 31 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 Canada Creek Ranch | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 31 mi southwest | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 171 mi south-southwest | 22,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 175 mi south-southeast | 23,300 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 Canada Creek Ranch
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 22 tornadoes within 25 miles of Canada Creek Ranch, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an EF3 on May 20, 2022, which passed about 18 miles west-southwest of town and caused 2 deaths.
Hail: 43 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on August 27, 1990.
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 Canada Creek Ranch'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.
Canada Creek Ranch radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Canada Creek Ranch, MI?
KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 31 miles southwest. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 171 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Canada Creek Ranch?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Canada Creek Ranch the lowest scan from KAPX is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Canada Creek Ranch 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 Canada Creek Ranch, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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