Escanaba, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Escanaba, Delta County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Escanaba?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 90 days in the Delta forecast zone and Delta County — the most common reported hazard around Escanaba, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (51 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 90 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2, 2012 · $15,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 51 | Jun 2025 | Oct 5, 1997 · $2.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 34 | Jan 2026 | Mar 16, 2020 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 9 | Apr 2026 | Apr 20, 1996 · $800,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Nov 2022 | Nov 10, 1998 · $2.1 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Apr 2026 | Apr 4, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2026 | — |
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 Delta forecast zone and Delta County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Escanaba get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to Escanaba, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Escanaba weather station 2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 2.3 | 10.2 | 13.7 | 10.2 | 6.1 | 4.4 | 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 Escanaba?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 59 miles north-northwest. 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 Escanaba | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 59 mi north-northwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 100 mi south-southwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 129 mi east-southeast | 14,200 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 Escanaba
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Escanaba, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on July 4, 1986, which passed about 18 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 31, 2020, which touched down about 4 miles west of town.
Hail: 53 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 25, 2008.
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 Escanaba'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.
Escanaba radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Escanaba, MI?
KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 59 miles north-northwest. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Escanaba?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Escanaba the lowest scan from KMQT is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Escanaba 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 Escanaba, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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