Pine River, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pine River, Cass County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pine River?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the South Cass forecast zone and Cass County — the most common reported hazard around Pine River, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (79 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | Aug 14, 2000 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 79 | Dec 2025 | Mar 26, 2018 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2013 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Apr 2025 | Jul 28, 2015 · $155,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jun 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Jun 2012 | Jun 20, 2012 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | 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 South Cass forecast zone and Cass County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pine River get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Pine River, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pine Rvr Dam weather station 14.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 4.1 | 9.8 | 7.3 | 8.0 | 5.9 | 3.0 | 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 River?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 104 miles east. 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 River | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 104 mi east | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 136 mi south-southeast | 15,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 149 mi west-northwest | 17,900 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 Pine River
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 32 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pine River, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on August 6, 1969, which passed about 9 miles east-northeast of town and caused 12 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 16, 2025, which passed about 19 miles south of town.
Hail: 182 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 19, 2016.
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 River'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 River radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pine River, MN?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 104 miles east. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 136 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pine River?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pine River the lowest scan from KDLH is about 10,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Pine River 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 River, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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