Scandia, MN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Scandia, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Scandia?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 98 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Scandia, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (81 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (19 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms98Mar 2026—
Damaging thunderstorm winds81Aug 2025May 30, 1998 · $14 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill19Jan 2026Dec 23, 2022 · 1 death
Excessive heat14Aug 2023—
Lightning casualties & damage10Aug 2021Jul 21, 2009 · 1 death
Flash flooding8Jul 2016—
High winds7Oct 2010—
Flooding5Oct 2005—

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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Scandia get?

A normal year brings about 52 inches of snow to Scandia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Forest Lake 5Ne weather station 6.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.8 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.67.411.89.69.39.23.70.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Scandia?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 45 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over ScandiaView
KMPX
Minneapolis, MN		45 mi southwest3,100 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KDLH
Duluth, MN		114 mi north-northeast11,700 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KARX
La Crosse, WI		128 mi southeast14,000 ftLimited — 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 Scandia

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of Scandia, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which passed about 13 miles west-southwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 22 miles southeast of town.

Hail: 490 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 52 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 Scandia'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.

Scandia radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Scandia, MN?

KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 45 miles southwest. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Scandia?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Scandia the lowest scan from KMPX is about 3,100 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Scandia 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 Scandia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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