Cass Lake, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cass Lake, Cass County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cass Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the North Cass forecast zone and Cass County — the most common reported hazard around Cass Lake, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (73 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | Aug 14, 2000 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 73 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 49 | Jan 2026 | Feb 24, 2018 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2013 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Apr 2025 | Jul 28, 2015 · $155,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jun 2024 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Sep 1997 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2016 | — |
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 North Cass forecast zone and Cass County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cass Lake get?
A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Cass Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cass Lake weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (11.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 5.8 | 11.5 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 6.2 | 5.6 | 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 Cass Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 118 miles east-southeast. 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 Cass Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 118 mi east-southeast | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 128 mi west | 14,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 182 mi south-southeast | 24,900 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 Cass Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cass Lake. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F1 on July 22, 1976, which passed about 18 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 19, 2023, which touched down about 20 miles north of town.
Hail: 183 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 26, 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 Cass Lake'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.
Cass Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cass Lake, MN?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 118 miles east-southeast. KMVX (Grand Forks, ND) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cass Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cass Lake the lowest scan from KDLH is about 12,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Cass Lake 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 Cass Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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