Winton, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Winton, St. Louis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Winton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 155 days in the North St. Louis forecast zone and St. Louis County — the most common reported hazard around Winton, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (79 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 155 | Jun 2026 | Jul 19, 2021 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 79 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 53 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jul 2025 | Jul 6, 1996 · $300,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 25 | Jul 2025 | Aug 18, 2012 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 11 | Jun 2024 | Jul 1, 2022 · $1.4 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2004 | — |
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 North St. Louis forecast zone and St. Louis County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Winton get?
A normal year brings about 65 inches of snow to Winton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ely weather station 2.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 9.8 | 13.2 | 13.8 | 9.3 | 8.4 | 7.7 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Winton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 78 miles south-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 Winton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 78 mi south-southwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 222 mi east-southeast | 34,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 229 mi south-southwest | 36,700 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 Winton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Winton, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F3 on August 6, 1969, which passed about 17 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 7, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles west of town.
Hail: 27 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 16, 2006.
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 Winton'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.
Winton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Winton, MN?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 78 miles south-southwest. KMQT (Marquette, MI) is 222 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Winton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Winton the lowest scan from KDLH is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Winton 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 Winton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Ely, MN radar 3 mi
- Babbitt, MN radar 21 mi
- Hoyt Lakes, MN radar 29 mi
- Aurora, MN radar 34 mi
- Gilbert, MN radar 43 mi
- Virginia, MN radar 43 mi
- Mountain Iron, MN radar 47 mi
- Eveleth, MN radar 47 mi
- Silver Bay, MN radar 50 mi
- Chisholm, MN radar 59 mi