Sayner, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sayner, Vilas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sayner?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 134 days in the Vilas forecast zone and Vilas County — the most common reported hazard around Sayner, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (79 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 134 | Apr 2026 | Dec 3, 2013 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Apr 2026 | Jul 30, 1999 · 2 deaths · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Jun 2017 | Jun 11, 2017 · $1,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Aug 2013 | Apr 3, 1999 · $75,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2019 | — |
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 Vilas forecast zone and Vilas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sayner get?
A normal year brings about 74 inches of snow to Sayner, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the St Germain weather station 5.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (15.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 8.6 | 13.5 | 15.2 | 14.6 | 11.7 | 8.2 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Sayner?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 102 miles east-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 Sayner | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 102 mi east-northeast | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 124 mi southeast | 13,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 140 mi west-northwest | 16,300 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 Sayner
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sayner, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 25, 1950, which passed about 24 miles south-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 9, 2020, which passed about 4 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 125 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 5, 1999.
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 Sayner'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.
Sayner radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sayner, WI?
KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 102 miles east-northeast. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sayner?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sayner the lowest scan from KMQT is about 10,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Sayner 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 Sayner, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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