Eagle River, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Eagle River, Vilas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Eagle River?
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 Eagle River, 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 Eagle River get?
A normal year brings about 77 inches of snow to Eagle River, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Eagle Rvr weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (17.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 9.5 | 17.6 | 15.2 | 14.1 | 10.0 | 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 Eagle River?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 92 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 Eagle River | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 92 mi east-northeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 113 mi south-southeast | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 154 mi west-northwest | 19,000 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 Eagle River
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Eagle River, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 25, 1950, which passed about 18 miles south of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 27, 2023, which touched down about 19 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 141 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 5, 1999.
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 Eagle River'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.
Eagle River radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Eagle River, WI?
KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 92 miles east-northeast. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Eagle River?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Eagle River the lowest scan from KMQT is about 8,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Eagle River 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 Eagle River, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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