Ashland, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ashland, Aroostook County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ashland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 173 days in the Northeast Aroostook forecast zone and Aroostook County — the most common reported hazard around Ashland, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (138 days) and flooding (65 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 173 | Apr 2026 | Jan 5, 1998 · $2.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 138 | May 2026 | Jul 17, 2025 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 65 | Mar 2026 | Apr 15, 2014 · 1 death · $80,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 43 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 37 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jun 2023 | Aug 10, 2003 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 10 | Jan 2018 | Feb 17, 2013 · 1 death |
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 Northeast Aroostook forecast zone and Aroostook County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Ashland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCBW (Caribou, ME), about 49 miles southeast. 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 Ashland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 49 mi southeast | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGYX Portland, ME | 209 mi south-southwest | 31,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 273 mi west-southwest | 49,800 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 Ashland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ashland. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F1 on June 18, 1994, which passed about 11 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 18, 2016, which touched down about 22 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 43 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on July 9, 2020.
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 Ashland'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.
Ashland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ashland, ME?
KCBW (Caribou, ME), about 49 miles southeast. KGYX (Portland, ME) is 209 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ashland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ashland the lowest scan from KCBW is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ashland 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 Ashland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Presque Isle, ME radar 20 mi
- Caribou, ME radar 26 mi