Abbotsford, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Abbotsford, Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Abbotsford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Clark forecast zone and Clark County — the most common reported hazard around Abbotsford, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (77 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 86 | Jun 2026 | May 19, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 77 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 18 | Apr 2023 | Jun 20, 2012 · 3 deaths · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jul 2024 | Sep 21, 2016 · $1.8 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Apr 2026 | Mar 29, 2025 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $50,000 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 Clark forecast zone and Clark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Abbotsford get?
A normal year brings about 51 inches of snow to Abbotsford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Owen 1E weather station 11.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 4.9 | 11.7 | 10.9 | 10.2 | 8.5 | 3.7 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Abbotsford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 89 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 Abbotsford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 89 mi south-southwest | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 113 mi east-southeast | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 159 mi west | 20,000 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 Abbotsford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Abbotsford, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 4, 1958, which passed about 5 miles south of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 143 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 18, 2001.
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 Abbotsford'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.
Abbotsford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Abbotsford, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 89 miles south-southwest. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Abbotsford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Abbotsford the lowest scan from KARX 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 Abbotsford 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 Abbotsford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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