Pine City, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pine City, Pine County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pine City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 88 days in the Pine forecast zone and Pine County — the most common reported hazard around Pine City, mostly in December and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (58 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 88 | Apr 2026 | Dec 31, 2006 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 58 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2011 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Sep 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Oct 2017 | Apr 6, 2001 · $1.4 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2016 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Aug 2020 | Aug 26, 2013 · 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 Pine forecast zone and Pine County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pine City get?
A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Pine City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hinckley weather station 10.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually November (8.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 3.7 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Pine City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 74 miles south-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 Pine City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 74 mi south-southwest | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 78 mi north-northeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 164 mi south-southeast | 21,100 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 Pine City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pine City, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on May 21, 1957, which passed about 10 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 30, 2022, which passed about 12 miles north of town.
Hail: 221 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 13, 1956.
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 Pine City'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.
Pine City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pine City, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 74 miles south-southwest. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pine City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pine City the lowest scan from KMPX is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Pine City 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 Pine City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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