Quinnesec, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Quinnesec, Dickinson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Quinnesec?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 75 days in the Dickinson forecast zone and Dickinson County — the most common reported hazard around Quinnesec, mostly in February and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (59 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 75 | Apr 2026 | Nov 27, 2019 · $30,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | Aug 2024 | Jul 30, 1999 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 43 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Apr 2026 | Feb 4, 2019 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | May 2022 | Oct 17, 2016 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Jun 2024 | Nov 10, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Apr 2026 | Apr 13, 2023 · $100,000 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 Dickinson forecast zone and Dickinson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Quinnesec get?
A normal year brings about 61 inches of snow to Quinnesec, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Iron Mtn-Kingsford Wwtp weather station 4.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 5.5 | 13.0 | 14.7 | 11.2 | 8.9 | 7.1 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Quinnesec?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 55 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 Quinnesec | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 55 mi north-northeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 90 mi south | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 171 mi east-southeast | 22,400 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 Quinnesec
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 22 tornadoes within 25 miles of Quinnesec, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on July 4, 1986, which passed about 5 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 15, 2022, which passed about 18 miles south of town.
Hail: 75 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 9, 2000.
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 Quinnesec'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.
Quinnesec radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Quinnesec, MI?
KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 55 miles north-northeast. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Quinnesec?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Quinnesec the lowest scan from KMQT is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Quinnesec 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 Quinnesec, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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