Squaw Lake, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Squaw Lake, Itasca County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Squaw Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the North Itasca forecast zone and Itasca County — the most common reported hazard around Squaw Lake, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (70 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 107 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2, 2012 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 70 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 49 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jun 2025 | Aug 16, 2022 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2016 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2007 | Jun 8, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 2 | Jul 2017 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Sep 1997 | — |
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 North Itasca forecast zone and Itasca County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Squaw Lake get?
A normal year brings about 32 inches of snow to Squaw Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Winnibigoshish Dam weather station 13.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 5.6 | 7.7 | 8.4 | 5.3 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 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 Squaw Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 105 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 Squaw Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 105 mi east-southeast | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 149 mi west | 17,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 193 mi south | 27,600 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 Squaw Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Squaw Lake. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F1 on July 22, 1976, which passed about 19 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 19, 2023, which touched down about 24 miles west of town.
Hail: 107 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 26, 2021.
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 Squaw Lake'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.
Squaw Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Squaw Lake, MN?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 105 miles east-southeast. KMVX (Grand Forks, ND) is 149 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Squaw Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Squaw Lake the lowest scan from KDLH is about 10,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Squaw Lake 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 Squaw Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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