Alberta, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Alberta, Stevens County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Alberta?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 66 days in the Stevens forecast zone and Stevens County — the most common reported hazard around Alberta, mostly in December and January. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (42 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 66 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 42 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | Jun 2026 | Jul 25, 2023 · $5.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 36 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2016 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2023 | Apr 11, 2023 · $146,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jul 2025 | Apr 7, 2001 · $300,000 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 Stevens forecast zone and Stevens County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Alberta get?
A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Alberta, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Morris W Cntrl Rsch & Outreach weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 5.2 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 6.9 | 4.5 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Alberta?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 115 miles west. 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 Alberta | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 115 mi west | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 131 mi east-southeast | 14,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 141 mi south-southwest | 16,500 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 Alberta
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of Alberta, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 17, 1996, which passed about 12 miles west of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 21, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 210 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on July 31, 2024.
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 Alberta'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.
Alberta radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Alberta, MN?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 115 miles west. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Alberta?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Alberta the lowest scan from KABR is about 11,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Alberta 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 Alberta, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Morris, MN radar 7 mi
- Starbuck, MN radar 25 mi
- Appleton, MN radar 26 mi
- Ortonville, MN radar 27 mi
- Wheaton, MN radar 27 mi
- Benson, MN radar 28 mi
- Elbow Lake, MN radar 29 mi
- Glenwood, MN radar 33 mi
- Alexandria, MN radar 39 mi
- Madison, MN radar 39 mi