White Bear Lake, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for White Bear Lake, Ramsey County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits White Bear Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 86 days in the Ramsey forecast zone and Ramsey County — the most common reported hazard around White Bear Lake, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (74 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 86 | Mar 2026 | Dec 10, 2010 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | Jun 2026 | Sep 21, 2005 · $25 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Jan 2026 | Jan 15, 2009 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jun 2025 | Sep 20, 2007 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Aug 2023 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2026 | Oct 26, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2014 | Mar 20, 2010 · $2.4 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2005 | Aug 9, 1998 · 1 death |
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 Ramsey forecast zone and Ramsey County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does White Bear Lake get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to White Bear Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the U Of Mn St Paul weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (12.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 3.0 | 10.2 | 8.3 | 12.3 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 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 White Bear Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 31 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 White Bear Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 31 mi west-southwest | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 124 mi southeast | 13,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 128 mi north-northeast | 14,200 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 White Bear Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of White Bear Lake, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which passed about 8 miles northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 29, 2024, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 897 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 102 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 19, 1988.
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 White Bear 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.
White Bear Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to White Bear Lake, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 31 miles west-southwest. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in White Bear Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over White Bear Lake the lowest scan from KMPX is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for White Bear 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 White Bear Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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