New Auburn, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Auburn, Chippewa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Auburn?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 84 days in the Chippewa forecast zone and Chippewa County — the most common reported hazard around New Auburn, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (80 days) and flash flooding (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 84 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | Jul 2025 | May 19, 1996 · $900,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2022 | Sep 21, 2016 · $882,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2026 | Jan 15, 2009 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2011 | Jul 20, 2001 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | May 2017 | Jun 8, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Apr 2026 | — |
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 Chippewa forecast zone and Chippewa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New Auburn get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to New Auburn, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bloomer weather station 8.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 2.6 | 9.5 | 9.3 | 9.9 | 7.2 | 2.4 | 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 New Auburn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 97 miles south. 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 New Auburn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 97 mi south | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 101 mi west-southwest | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 117 mi north-northwest | 12,300 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 New Auburn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Auburn, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F5 on June 4, 1958, which passed about 11 miles south-southwest of town and caused 21 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 9, 2022, which passed about 16 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 191 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on July 23, 1965.
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 New Auburn'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.
New Auburn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Auburn, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 97 miles south. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Auburn?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Auburn the lowest scan from KARX is about 9,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for New Auburn 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 New Auburn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Chetek, WI radar 9 mi
- Colfax, WI radar 16 mi
- Cameron, WI radar 16 mi
- Barron, WI radar 20 mi
- Chippewa Falls, WI radar 20 mi
- Cornell, WI radar 20 mi
- Rice Lake, WI radar 21 mi
- Lake Hallie, WI radar 22 mi
- Elk Mound, WI radar 23 mi