Little Round Lake, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Little Round Lake, Sawyer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Little Round Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 97 days in the Sawyer forecast zone and Sawyer County — the most common reported hazard around Little Round Lake, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (66 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 97 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Jun 2026 | Jun 17, 2018 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Jan 2026 | Jan 13, 2009 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Apr 2026 | Mar 1, 2022 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2024 | May 27, 2020 · $3,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Aug 2025 | Apr 12, 2023 · $300,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2021 | May 25, 2008 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2016 | — |
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 Sawyer forecast zone and Sawyer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Little Round Lake get?
A normal year brings about 59 inches of snow to Little Round Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hayward Rs weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (12.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 7.3 | 12.5 | 12.0 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 5.5 | 0.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Little Round Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 72 miles north-northwest. 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 Little Round Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 72 mi north-northwest | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 132 mi southwest | 14,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 149 mi south | 17,900 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 Little Round Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Little Round Lake, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F2 on May 10, 1953, which passed about 25 miles west-northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an F0 on June 5, 1999, which passed about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 147 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 8, 1985.
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 Little Round Lake'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.
Little Round Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Little Round Lake, WI?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 72 miles north-northwest. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Little Round Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Little Round Lake the lowest scan from KDLH is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Little Round Lake 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 Little Round Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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