Farwell, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Farwell, Pope County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Farwell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 67 days in the Pope forecast zone and Pope County — the most common reported hazard around Farwell, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (44 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 67 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 44 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2013 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 43 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 28 | Mar 2025 | — |
| High winds | 13 | Apr 2022 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jun 2013 | Apr 7, 2001 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2016 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2023 | — |
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 Pope forecast zone and Pope County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Farwell get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Farwell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Glenwood 2Wnw weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 5.3 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 8.9 | 7.6 | 2.9 | 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 Farwell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, 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 Farwell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 118 mi east-southeast | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 137 mi west | 15,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 147 mi north-northwest | 17,600 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 Farwell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Farwell, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an EF4 on June 17, 2010, which passed about 25 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 30, 2022, which passed about 20 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 253 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 17, 2010.
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 Farwell'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.
Farwell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Farwell, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 118 miles east-southeast. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 137 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Farwell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Farwell the lowest scan from KMPX is about 12,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Farwell 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 Farwell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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