Watersmeet, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Watersmeet, Gogebic County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Watersmeet?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 190 days in the Gogebic forecast zone and Gogebic County — the most common reported hazard around Watersmeet, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (66 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (51 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 190 | Apr 2026 | Nov 27, 2019 · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Jun 2026 | Aug 23, 1998 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 51 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 16 | May 2022 | Nov 11, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Apr 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 · $20 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Apr 2026 | Apr 26, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2025 | — |
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 Gogebic forecast zone and Gogebic County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Watersmeet get?
A normal year brings about 126 inches of snow to Watersmeet, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lac Vieux Desert weather station 13.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (25.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 17.9 | 25.6 | 25.2 | 19.9 | 18.8 | 12.8 | 0.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Watersmeet?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 81 miles east-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 Watersmeet | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 81 mi east-northeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 135 mi south-southeast | 15,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 148 mi west-northwest | 17,700 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 Watersmeet
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Watersmeet, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on April 27, 1984, which passed about 21 miles southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on August 9, 2020, which passed about 18 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 41 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 10, 2021.
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 Watersmeet'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.
Watersmeet radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Watersmeet, MI?
KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 81 miles east-northeast. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 135 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Watersmeet?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Watersmeet the lowest scan from KMQT is about 7,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Watersmeet 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 Watersmeet, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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