Weyerhaeuser, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Weyerhaeuser, Rusk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Weyerhaeuser?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 73 days in the Rusk forecast zone and Rusk County — the most common reported hazard around Weyerhaeuser, mostly in December and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (52 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 73 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 52 | May 2025 | Jun 11, 2001 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | May 2016 | Aug 2, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 1998 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Jun 2014 | Jun 16, 2014 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Jan 1996 | — |
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 Rusk forecast zone and Rusk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Weyerhaeuser get?
A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Weyerhaeuser, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Weyerhaeuser 1N weather station 1.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 9.0 | 7.3 | 11.5 | 7.3 | 9.9 | 3.2 | 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 Weyerhaeuser?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 105 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 Weyerhaeuser | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 105 mi north-northwest | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 111 mi south | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 112 mi west-southwest | 11,500 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 Weyerhaeuser
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 39 tornadoes within 25 miles of Weyerhaeuser, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on July 30, 1977, which passed about 14 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 24, 2021, which touched down about 10 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 137 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on July 23, 1965.
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 Weyerhaeuser'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.
Weyerhaeuser radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Weyerhaeuser, WI?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 105 miles north-northwest. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Weyerhaeuser?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Weyerhaeuser the lowest scan from KDLH is about 10,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Weyerhaeuser 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 Weyerhaeuser, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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