Westport, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Westport, Pope County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Westport?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 67 days in the Pope forecast zone and Pope County — the most common reported hazard around Westport, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (44 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 67 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 44 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2013 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 43 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 28 | Mar 2025 | — |
| High winds | 13 | Apr 2022 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jun 2013 | Apr 7, 2001 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2016 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2023 | — |
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 Pope forecast zone and Pope County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Westport get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Westport, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Glenwood 2Wnw weather station 13.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 5.3 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 8.9 | 7.6 | 2.9 | 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 Westport?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 98 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 Westport | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 98 mi southeast | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 158 mi west | 19,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 161 mi east-northeast | 20,400 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 Westport
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Westport, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 18, 1964, which passed about 10 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 220 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-inch hail on July 13, 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 Westport'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.
Westport radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Westport, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 98 miles southeast. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 158 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Westport?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Westport the lowest scan from KMPX is about 9,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Westport 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 Westport, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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