Cavalier, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cavalier, Pembina County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cavalier?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 87 days in the Pembina forecast zone and Pembina County — the most common reported hazard around Cavalier, mostly in January and December. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (75 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (71 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 87 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2014 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 75 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 71 | Mar 2026 | Nov 6, 2000 · $2,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2005 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 37 | May 2023 | Apr 21, 1997 · $20 million damage |
| High winds | 23 | Feb 2025 | Nov 1, 1999 · $40,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2023 | Sep 20, 2019 · $10 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2009 | Apr 4, 1997 · $6.0 million damage |
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 Pembina forecast zone and Pembina County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cavalier get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Cavalier, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cavalier 7Nw weather station 5.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (8.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 5.9 | 8.7 | 7.4 | 4.6 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 0.9 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Cavalier?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 89 miles south. 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 Cavalier | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 89 mi south | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 151 mi west | 18,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 202 mi southwest | 29,700 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 Cavalier
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cavalier, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 6, 1999, which passed about 13 miles southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 6 miles south of town.
Hail: 204 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 27, 1990.
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 Cavalier'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.
Cavalier radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cavalier, ND?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 89 miles south. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 151 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cavalier?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cavalier the lowest scan from KMVX is about 8,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Cavalier 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 Cavalier, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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