Cheboygan, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cheboygan, Cheboygan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cheboygan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 102 days in the Cheboygan forecast zone and Cheboygan County — the most common reported hazard around Cheboygan, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (30 days) and high winds (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 102 | Mar 2026 | Dec 28, 2025 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 30 | Jul 2025 | Jul 19, 2020 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2025 | Nov 13, 2005 · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 6 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jul 2024 | Apr 27, 2011 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2015 | Aug 26, 2003 · $75,000 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 Cheboygan forecast zone and Cheboygan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cheboygan get?
A normal year brings about 88 inches of snow to Cheboygan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cheboygan weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (24.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 6.2 | 22.0 | 24.2 | 18.1 | 11.6 | 4.9 | 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 Cheboygan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 52 miles south-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 Cheboygan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 52 mi south-southwest | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 160 mi west-northwest | 20,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 195 mi west-southwest | 27,900 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 Cheboygan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cheboygan. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F1 on July 5, 1993, which touched down about 14 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on October 18, 2007, which passed about 15 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 12 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 22, 2011.
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 Cheboygan'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.
Cheboygan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cheboygan, MI?
KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 52 miles south-southwest. KMQT (Marquette, MI) is 160 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cheboygan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cheboygan the lowest scan from KAPX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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