Minong, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Minong, Washburn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Minong?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 86 days in the Washburn forecast zone and Washburn County — the most common reported hazard around Minong, mostly in December and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 86 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Apr 2026 | Jul 19, 2011 · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jul 2025 | Jul 4, 2025 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2016 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Apr 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2002 | Jul 21, 2002 · 1 death |
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 Washburn forecast zone and Washburn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Minong get?
A normal year brings about 60 inches of snow to Minong, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gordon weather station 10.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (12.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 8.9 | 12.8 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.4 | 5.8 | 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 Minong?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 54 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 Minong | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 54 mi north-northwest | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 121 mi southwest | 12,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 160 mi south-southeast | 20,200 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 Minong
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of Minong, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 18, 2001, which passed about 20 miles south-southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 18, 2019, which touched down about 18 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 148 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 14, 2000.
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 Minong'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.
Minong radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Minong, WI?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 54 miles north-northwest. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Minong?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Minong the lowest scan from KDLH is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Minong 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 Minong, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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