Three Lakes, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Three Lakes, Baraga County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Three Lakes?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 136 days in the Baraga forecast zone and Baraga County — the most common reported hazard around Three Lakes, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (41 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 136 | Apr 2026 | May 1, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 41 | Jul 2022 | Jul 18, 2013 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 36 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 12 | Jun 2026 | May 12, 2003 · $2.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 9 | Mar 2026 | Apr 2, 2024 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | May 2022 | Nov 10, 1998 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Mar 2022 | Mar 22, 2022 · $10,000 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 Baraga forecast zone and Baraga County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Three Lakes get?
A normal year brings about 208 inches of snow to Three Lakes, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Herman weather station 12.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (47.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | 28.7 | 41.7 | 47.8 | 35.0 | 27.8 | 16.4 | 2.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Three Lakes?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 30 miles east. 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 Three Lakes | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 30 mi east | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 141 mi south | 16,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 192 mi west | 27,300 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 Three Lakes
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Three Lakes, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an F2 on August 22, 1968, which touched down about 13 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 24, 2016, which passed about 7 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 53 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 18, 2022.
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 Three Lakes'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.
Three Lakes radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Three Lakes, MI?
KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 30 miles east. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 141 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Three Lakes?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Three Lakes the lowest scan from KMQT is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Three Lakes 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 Three Lakes, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- L'Anse, MI radar 20 mi
- Baraga, MI radar 22 mi
- Ishpeming, MI radar 25 mi
- Negaunee, MI radar 28 mi
- Crystal Falls, MI radar 31 mi
- Iron River, MI radar 37 mi
- Marquette, MI radar 37 mi
- Houghton, MI radar 44 mi
- Hancock, MI radar 46 mi
- Lake Linden, MI radar 47 mi