Palmer, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Palmer, Marquette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Palmer?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 185 days in the Marquette forecast zone and Marquette County — the most common reported hazard around Palmer, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (83 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 185 | Apr 2026 | Feb 7, 2017 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 83 | Jun 2026 | Apr 10, 2017 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 38 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 26 | Apr 2026 | Oct 24, 2017 · 2 deaths · $600,000 damage |
| High winds | 26 | Nov 2024 | Mar 7, 2017 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 19 | Mar 2026 | Feb 24, 2019 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Jun 2025 | Oct 5, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | May 2022 | May 12, 2022 · $3.0 million 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 Marquette forecast zone and Marquette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Palmer get?
A normal year brings about 197 inches of snow to Palmer, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Marquette weather station 6.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (42.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | 24.2 | 39.9 | 42.1 | 36.8 | 29.4 | 17.6 | 1.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Palmer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 6 miles north-northeast. 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 Palmer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 6 mi north-northeast | 300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 137 mi south | 15,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 174 mi southeast | 23,200 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 Palmer
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Palmer. Most came in August and May. The strongest was an F1 on June 10, 2000, which passed about 18 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 24, 2016, which passed about 22 miles west of town.
Hail: 121 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 14, 2007.
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 Palmer'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.
Palmer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Palmer, MI?
KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 6 miles north-northeast. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 137 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Palmer?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Palmer the lowest scan from KMQT is about 300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Palmer 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 Palmer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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