Osnabrock, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Osnabrock, Cavalier County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Osnabrock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous cold on 84 days in the Cavalier forecast zone and Cavalier County — the most common reported hazard around Osnabrock, mostly in January and February. Next come blizzards (75 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (67 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 84 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 75 | Jan 2026 | Apr 5, 1997 · $6.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 67 | Mar 2026 | Nov 6, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 51 | Jun 2026 | Jun 9, 2017 · $3.5 million damage |
| High winds | 31 | May 2026 | Oct 31, 1999 · $4,000 damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Apr 2017 | Apr 28, 2013 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Sep 2024 | Jul 12, 1997 · $260,000 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 Cavalier forecast zone and Cavalier County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Osnabrock get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to Osnabrock, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Langdon Exp Farm weather station 10.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 | 8.1 | 10.6 | 8.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 4.4 | 1.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Osnabrock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 88 miles south-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 Osnabrock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 88 mi south-southeast | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 126 mi west | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 179 mi southwest | 24,200 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 Osnabrock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Osnabrock, 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 14 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 7, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 213 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 19, 2003.
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 Osnabrock'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.
Osnabrock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Osnabrock, ND?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 88 miles south-southeast. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Osnabrock?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Osnabrock the lowest scan from KMVX is about 7,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Osnabrock 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 Osnabrock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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