Rose City, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rose City, Ogemaw County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rose City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 58 days in the Ogemaw forecast zone and Ogemaw County — the most common reported hazard around Rose City, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (52 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 58 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2, 2012 · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 52 | Aug 2025 | May 27, 2018 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Dec 2021 | Nov 13, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 3 | Jan 1999 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Apr 2013 | Apr 11, 2013 · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jun 2018 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | May 2020 | May 18, 2020 · $450,000 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 Ogemaw forecast zone and Ogemaw County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rose City get?
A normal year brings about 53 inches of snow to Rose City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the W Branch 3Se weather station 12.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 3.8 | 12.6 | 14.7 | 11.7 | 6.9 | 2.9 | 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 Rose City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 45 miles 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 Rose City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAPX Gaylord, MI | 45 mi northwest | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 123 mi south-southeast | 13,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 127 mi southwest | 14,000 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 Rose City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 41 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rose City, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on March 30, 1976, which passed about 10 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on June 22, 2024, which passed about 22 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 58 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 2, 2015.
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 Rose City'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.
Rose City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rose City, MI?
KAPX (Gaylord, MI), about 45 miles northwest. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rose City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rose City the lowest scan from KAPX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rose City 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 Rose City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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