Upsala, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Upsala, Morrison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Upsala?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 80 days in the Morrison forecast zone and Morrison County — the most common reported hazard around Upsala, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (67 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 80 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Jul 2025 | May 12, 2022 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 33 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jun 2022 | Apr 7, 2001 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Apr 2023 | Jun 23, 2003 · $8.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Oct 2010 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Dec 2020 | — |
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 Morrison forecast zone and Morrison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Upsala get?
A normal year brings about 51 inches of snow to Upsala, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Royalton 5W weather station 9.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 9.0 | 7.4 | 11.2 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 5.0 | 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 Upsala?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 82 miles 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 Upsala | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 82 mi southeast | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 133 mi east-northeast | 14,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 177 mi northwest | 23,700 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 Upsala
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of Upsala, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 5, 1964, which passed about 14 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 262 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 20, 2007.
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 Upsala'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.
Upsala radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Upsala, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 82 miles southeast. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Upsala?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Upsala the lowest scan from KMPX is about 7,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Upsala 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 Upsala, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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