Tamarack, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tamarack, Aitkin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tamarack?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Northern Aitkin forecast zone and Aitkin County — the most common reported hazard around Tamarack, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (80 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Jun 2026 | Jun 23, 2025 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 80 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 12 | May 2013 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Aug 2020 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2010 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2025 | Aug 8, 2025 · $10,000 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 Northern Aitkin forecast zone and Aitkin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tamarack get?
A normal year brings about 59 inches of snow to Tamarack, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wright 3 E weather station 8.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (12.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 9.2 | 12.3 | 10.6 | 11.9 | 8.3 | 4.7 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Tamarack?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 45 miles east-northeast. 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 Tamarack | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 45 mi east-northeast | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 126 mi south | 13,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 207 mi west-northwest | 30,900 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 Tamarack
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tamarack, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F4 on June 11, 1966, which passed about 9 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 12, 2024, which passed about 6 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 108 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on September 5, 2023.
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 Tamarack'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.
Tamarack radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tamarack, MN?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 45 miles east-northeast. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tamarack?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tamarack the lowest scan from KDLH is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tamarack 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 Tamarack, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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