Winsted, CT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Winsted, Litchfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Winsted?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 177 days in the Northern Litchfield forecast zone and Litchfield County — the most common reported hazard around Winsted, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (77 days) and flooding (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 177 | Jun 2026 | May 27, 2014 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 77 | Jan 2026 | Jan 23, 2005 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 53 | Aug 2024 | Sep 2, 2021 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 44 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 41 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Aug 2024 | Sep 16, 1999 · $1.1 million damage |
| High winds | 35 | Dec 2022 | Dec 12, 2000 · $110,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 16 | Aug 2019 | Apr 21, 2015 · $1.0 million 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 Northern Litchfield forecast zone and Litchfield County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Winsted get?
A normal year brings about 51 inches of snow to Winsted, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Barkhamsted weather station 5.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (15.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 2.0 | 10.0 | 13.5 | 15.1 | 9.6 | 0.8 | 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 Winsted?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KENX (Albany, NY), about 68 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 Winsted | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENX Albany, NY | 68 mi northwest | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOKX Upton, NY | 74 mi south | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 99 mi east | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Winsted
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of Winsted, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on October 3, 1979, which passed about 20 miles east of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 21, 2024, which touched down about 10 miles south of town.
Hail: 187 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 3, 1997.
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 Winsted'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.
Winsted radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Winsted, CT?
KENX (Albany, NY), about 68 miles northwest. KOKX (Upton, NY) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Winsted?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Winsted the lowest scan from KENX is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Winsted 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 Winsted, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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