Grayling, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Grayling, Crawford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Grayling?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 91 days in the Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County — the most common reported hazard around Grayling, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (28 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 91 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2, 2012 · $200,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 28 | Aug 2021 | Aug 2, 2015 · $1.2 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | Feb 2019 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Dec 2021 | Nov 13, 2005 · $40,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jun 2018 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | May 2010 | May 18, 2010 · $825,000 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 Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Grayling get?
A normal year brings about 88 inches of snow to Grayling, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grayling weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (25.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 6.9 | 20.2 | 25.8 | 18.9 | 10.8 | 4.2 | 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 Grayling?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 17 miles north. 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 Grayling | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 17 mi north | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 129 mi south-southwest | 14,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 149 mi south-southeast | 17,900 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 Grayling
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 33 tornadoes within 25 miles of Grayling, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF3 on May 20, 2022, which passed about 23 miles north-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 5, 2024, which touched down about 11 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 57 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-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 Grayling'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.
Grayling radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Grayling, MI?
KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 17 miles north. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Grayling?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Grayling the lowest scan from KAPX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Grayling 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 Grayling, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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