St. Hilaire, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for St. Hilaire, Pennington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits St. Hilaire?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 72 days in the Pennington forecast zone and Pennington County — the most common reported hazard around St. Hilaire, mostly in December and January. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (67 days) and blizzards (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 72 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 67 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $21,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 34 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 33 | Sep 2025 | Aug 31, 2002 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | May 2022 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Aug 2020 | Sep 20, 2019 · $10 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2009 | Apr 4, 1997 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Apr 2009 | Mar 22, 2009 · $5,000 damage |
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 Pennington forecast zone and Pennington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does St. Hilaire get?
A normal year brings about 50 inches of snow to St. Hilaire, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Red Lake Falls weather station 9.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (12.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 5.6 | 12.4 | 10.1 | 8.6 | 7.8 | 3.8 | 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 St. Hilaire?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 62 miles west-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 St. Hilaire | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 62 mi west-southwest | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 204 mi east-southeast | 30,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 205 mi south-southwest | 30,500 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 St. Hilaire
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 54 tornadoes within 25 miles of St. Hilaire, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an EF3 on June 17, 2010, which passed about 13 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 213 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on July 6, 1957.
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 St. Hilaire'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.
St. Hilaire radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to St. Hilaire, MN?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 62 miles west-southwest. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 204 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in St. Hilaire?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over St. Hilaire the lowest scan from KMVX is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for St. Hilaire 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 St. Hilaire, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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