Spooner, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Spooner, Washburn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Spooner?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 86 days in the Washburn forecast zone and Washburn County — the most common reported hazard around Spooner, mostly in December and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 86 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Apr 2026 | Jul 19, 2011 · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jul 2025 | Jul 4, 2025 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2016 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Apr 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2002 | Jul 21, 2002 · 1 death |
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 Washburn forecast zone and Washburn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Spooner get?
A normal year brings about 56 inches of snow to Spooner, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Spooner Ag Res Stn weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (13.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 6.2 | 13.2 | 11.3 | 9.6 | 9.4 | 4.8 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Spooner?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 72 miles north-northwest. 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 Spooner | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 72 mi north-northwest | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 106 mi southwest | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 143 mi south-southeast | 16,700 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 Spooner
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 32 tornadoes within 25 miles of Spooner, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 18, 2001, which passed about 4 miles west of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 28, 2017, which touched down about 25 miles west of town.
Hail: 220 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 18, 2004.
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 Spooner'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.
Spooner radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Spooner, WI?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 72 miles north-northwest. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Spooner?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Spooner the lowest scan from KDLH is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Spooner 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 Spooner, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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