Three Lakes, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Three Lakes, Oneida County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Three Lakes?
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 Three Lakes, 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 Three Lakes get?
A normal year brings about 77 inches of snow to Three Lakes, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Eagle Rvr weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (17.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 9.5 | 17.6 | 15.2 | 14.1 | 10.0 | 7.7 | 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 Three Lakes?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 92 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 Three Lakes | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 92 mi east-northeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRB Green Bay, WI | 104 mi south-southeast | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 162 mi west-northwest | 20,500 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 Three Lakes
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 33 tornadoes within 25 miles of Three Lakes, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 25, 1950, which passed about 12 miles southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 27, 2023, which touched down about 10 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 135 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 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 Three Lakes'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.
Three Lakes radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Three Lakes, WI?
KMQT (Marquette, MI), about 92 miles east-northeast. KGRB (Green Bay, WI) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Three Lakes?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Three Lakes the lowest scan from KMQT is about 8,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Three Lakes 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 Three Lakes, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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