Harbor Springs, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Harbor Springs, Emmet County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Harbor Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 123 days in the Emmet forecast zone and Emmet County — the most common reported hazard around Harbor Springs, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (29 days) and high winds (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 123 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2, 2012 · $200,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 29 | Aug 2021 | Jul 18, 2020 · $135,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Dec 2021 | Sep 4, 2014 · $65,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 6 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Sep 2022 | Apr 13, 2020 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jun 2018 | — |
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 Emmet forecast zone and Emmet County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Harbor Springs get?
A normal year brings about 124 inches of snow to Harbor Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Petoskey weather station 4.2 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 Harbor Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 39 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 Harbor Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 39 mi south-southeast | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 144 mi west-northwest | 17,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 166 mi west-southwest | 21,400 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 Harbor Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Harbor Springs, 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 25 miles south of town. The most recent was an F1 on August 1, 2002, which touched down about 17 miles south of town.
Hail: 29 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 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 Harbor Springs'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.
Harbor Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Harbor Springs, MI?
KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 39 miles south-southeast. KMQT (Marquette, MI) is 144 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Harbor Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Harbor Springs the lowest scan from KAPX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Harbor Springs 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 Harbor Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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