Newald, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Newald, Forest County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Newald?
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 Newald, 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 Newald get?
A normal year brings about 75 inches of snow to Newald, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Argonne 1.5-Nw weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (14.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | 9.5 | 14.6 | 13.4 | 14.2 | 11.2 | 8.9 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Newald?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 78 miles 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 Newald | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 78 mi northeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 90 mi south-southeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 180 mi southwest | 24,500 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 Newald
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Newald, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F3 on June 8, 1985, which passed about 23 miles west-southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 27, 2023, which touched down about 13 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 78 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 7, 2005.
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 Newald'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.
Newald radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Newald, WI?
KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 78 miles northeast. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Newald?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Newald the lowest scan from KMQT is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Newald 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 Newald, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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