Mountain Lake Park, MD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mountain Lake Park, Garrett County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mountain Lake Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the Western Garrett forecast zone and Garrett County — the most common reported hazard around Mountain Lake Park, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (44 days) and flooding (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | Apr 19, 2025 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | May 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Sep 2021 | Feb 29, 2012 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2024 | May 11, 2024 · $10,000 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 Western Garrett forecast zone and Garrett County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mountain Lake Park get?
A normal year brings about 105 inches of snow to Mountain Lake Park, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oakland 1 Se weather station 1.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (30.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 6.4 | 21.4 | 30.2 | 22.0 | 19.6 | 3.7 | 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 Mountain Lake Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 90 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 Mountain Lake Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 90 mi north-northwest | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 106 mi east-southeast | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCCX State College, PA | 128 mi northeast | 14,100 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 Mountain Lake Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mountain Lake Park, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 19, 1967, which touched down about 3 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 11, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 94 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on August 7, 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 Mountain Lake Park'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.
Mountain Lake Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mountain Lake Park, MD?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 90 miles north-northwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mountain Lake Park?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mountain Lake Park the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 8,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Mountain Lake Park 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 Mountain Lake Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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