Fairfield, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fairfield, Somerset County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fairfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 150 days in the Southern Somerset forecast zone and Somerset County — the most common reported hazard around Fairfield, mostly in January and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (99 days) and flooding (95 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 150 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 95 | Apr 2024 | Dec 18, 2023 · $10 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 24 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jul 2025 | Jun 28, 2016 · $400,000 damage |
| High winds | 19 | Dec 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Aug 2009 | Oct 20, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 2008 | Jan 5, 1998 · $6.0 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 Southern Somerset forecast zone and Somerset County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fairfield get?
A normal year brings about 86 inches of snow to Fairfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Albion weather station 9.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (21.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 3.4 | 21.0 | 19.6 | 19.3 | 17.0 | 4.3 | 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 Fairfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 58 miles southwest. 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 Fairfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 58 mi southwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 133 mi northeast | 15,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 175 mi west | 23,500 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 Fairfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 16 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fairfield, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on November 7, 1971, which passed about 14 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 15, 2014, which touched down about 24 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 80 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 13, 1983.
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 Fairfield'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.
Fairfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fairfield, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 58 miles southwest. KCBW (Caribou, ME) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fairfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fairfield the lowest scan from KGYX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fairfield 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 Fairfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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