Mole Lake, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mole Lake, Forest County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mole Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 105 days in the Forest forecast zone and Forest County — the most common reported hazard around Mole Lake, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (52 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 105 | Apr 2026 | Mar 14, 2026 · $8,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 52 | Jun 2024 | Jun 23, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Mar 2025 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Oct 2010 | Nov 10, 1998 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Apr 2002 | Jul 8, 2000 · $154,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Apr 1996 | — |
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 Forest forecast zone and Forest County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mole Lake get?
A normal year brings about 80 inches of snow to Mole Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Laona 6 Sw weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | 9.3 | 15.5 | 16.4 | 12.6 | 13.7 | 9.5 | 0.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Mole Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 80 miles south-southeast. 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 Mole Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 80 mi south-southeast | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 100 mi northeast | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 158 mi southwest | 19,800 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 Mole Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 22 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mole Lake, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 25, 1950, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 27, 2023, which touched down about 15 miles north of town.
Hail: 93 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 7, 2007.
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 Mole 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.
Mole Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mole Lake, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 80 miles south-southeast. KMQT (Marquette, MI) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mole Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mole Lake the lowest scan from KGRB is about 6,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Mole 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 Mole Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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