White Pine, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for White Pine, Ontonagon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits White Pine?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 205 days in the Ontonagon forecast zone and Ontonagon County — the most common reported hazard around White Pine, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (39 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 205 | Apr 2026 | Mar 24, 1996 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 39 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 2016 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 36 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 18 | May 2022 | Nov 11, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 12 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Apr 2023 | Apr 13, 2023 · $8.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jul 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 · $1.6 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 Ontonagon forecast zone and Ontonagon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does White Pine get?
A normal year brings about 180 inches of snow to White Pine, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bergland Dam weather station 10.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (41.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 28.2 | 39.5 | 41.6 | 27.7 | 22.4 | 13.8 | 1.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover White Pine?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 98 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 White Pine | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 98 mi east | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 125 mi west | 13,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 170 mi south-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 White Pine
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of White Pine. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F1 on June 30, 1953, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 19, 2011, which touched down about 15 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 24 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 28, 2006.
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 White Pine'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.
White Pine radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to White Pine, MI?
KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 98 miles east. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in White Pine?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over White Pine the lowest scan from KMQT is about 9,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for White Pine 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 White Pine, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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