Rhinelander, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rhinelander, Oneida County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rhinelander?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 101 days in the Oneida forecast zone and Oneida County — the most common reported hazard around Rhinelander, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (78 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 101 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 78 | May 2025 | Jul 30, 1999 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jul 2020 | Sep 6, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 8 | Oct 2016 | Apr 18, 2002 · $16,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Mar 2000 | — |
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 Oneida forecast zone and Oneida County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rhinelander get?
A normal year brings about 82 inches of snow to Rhinelander, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rhinelander Wjfw Tv-12 weather station 1.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (17.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 | 9.9 | 17.7 | 13.8 | 15.8 | 10.1 | 11.9 | 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 Rhinelander?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 101 miles 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 Rhinelander | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 101 mi southeast | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 109 mi northeast | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 152 mi southwest | 18,600 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 Rhinelander
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 46 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rhinelander, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 25, 1950, which crossed near town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 27, 2023, which touched down about 21 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 150 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 25, 2008.
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 Rhinelander'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.
Rhinelander radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rhinelander, WI?
KGRB (Green Bay, WI), about 101 miles southeast. KMQT (Marquette, MI) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rhinelander?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rhinelander the lowest scan from KGRB is about 9,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Rhinelander 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 Rhinelander, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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