North Oaks, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for North Oaks, Ramsey County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits North Oaks?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 86 days in the Ramsey forecast zone and Ramsey County — the most common reported hazard around North Oaks, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (74 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 86 | Mar 2026 | Dec 10, 2010 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | Jun 2026 | Sep 21, 2005 · $25 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Jan 2026 | Jan 15, 2009 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jun 2025 | Sep 20, 2007 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Aug 2023 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2026 | Oct 26, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2014 | Mar 20, 2010 · $2.4 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2005 | Aug 9, 1998 · 1 death |
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 Ramsey forecast zone and Ramsey County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does North Oaks get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to North Oaks, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the U Of Mn St Paul weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (12.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 3.0 | 10.2 | 8.3 | 12.3 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 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 North Oaks?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 29 miles southwest. 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 North Oaks | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 29 mi southwest | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 127 mi north-northeast | 13,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 129 mi southeast | 14,300 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 North Oaks
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 99 tornadoes within 25 miles of North Oaks, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which passed about 3 miles northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 29, 2024, which passed about 16 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 872 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 98 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 1, 2001.
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 North Oaks'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.
North Oaks radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to North Oaks, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 29 miles southwest. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in North Oaks?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over North Oaks the lowest scan from KMPX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for North Oaks 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 North Oaks, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.