Westby, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Westby, Vernon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Westby?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 82 days in the Vernon forecast zone and Vernon County — the most common reported hazard around Westby, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (76 days) and flooding (63 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | Jun 2026 | Jun 27, 1998 · $233,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 76 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 63 | Jul 2024 | Sep 22, 2016 · 1 death · $986,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jun 2024 | Sep 22, 2016 · 1 death · $8.9 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Jan 2026 | Feb 6, 2021 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2, 2012 · 1 death |
| High winds | 6 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Mar 2009 | Jan 4, 1998 · $18,000 damage |
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 Vernon forecast zone and Vernon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Westby get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Westby, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Westby 3Ene weather station 2.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.9 | 10.9 | 10.7 | 8.3 | 6.7 | 3.4 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Westby?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 20 miles 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 Westby | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 20 mi northwest | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 125 mi east-southeast | 13,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 142 mi south | 16,600 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 Westby
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 56 tornadoes within 25 miles of Westby, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 5, 1980, which passed about 9 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 22, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles south of town.
Hail: 238 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 28, 2023.
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 Westby'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.
Westby radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Westby, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 20 miles northwest. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Westby?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Westby the lowest scan from KARX is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Westby 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 Westby, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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