Boulder Junction, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Boulder Junction, Vilas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Boulder Junction?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 134 days in the Vilas forecast zone and Vilas County — the most common reported hazard around Boulder Junction, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (79 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 134 | Apr 2026 | Dec 3, 2013 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Apr 2026 | Jul 30, 1999 · 2 deaths · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Jun 2017 | Jun 11, 2017 · $1,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Aug 2013 | Apr 3, 1999 · $75,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2019 | — |
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 Vilas forecast zone and Vilas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Boulder Junction get?
A normal year brings about 75 inches of snow to Boulder Junction, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rest Lake weather station 10.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9 | 9.1 | 15.3 | 16.7 | 12.7 | 10.9 | 7.2 | 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 Boulder Junction?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 105 miles east-northeast. 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 Boulder Junction | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 105 mi east-northeast | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 131 mi west-northwest | 14,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 135 mi southeast | 15,200 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 Boulder Junction
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 22 tornadoes within 25 miles of Boulder Junction, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on April 27, 1984, which passed about 8 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on August 9, 2020, which passed about 11 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 100 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 16, 1997.
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 Boulder Junction'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.
Boulder Junction radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Boulder Junction, WI?
KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 105 miles east-northeast. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Boulder Junction?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Boulder Junction the lowest scan from KMQT is about 10,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Boulder Junction 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 Boulder Junction, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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