Fryeburg, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fryeburg, Oxford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fryeburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 172 days in the Southern Oxford forecast zone and Oxford County — the most common reported hazard around Fryeburg, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (103 days) and flooding (61 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 172 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2006 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 61 | Apr 2024 | Dec 18, 2023 · 2 deaths · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Jul 2024 | Jun 26, 2023 · $2.6 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Feb 2023 | — |
| High winds | 21 | Dec 2023 | Oct 20, 2006 · $20,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 18 | Sep 2018 | Jul 6, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2008 | Jan 5, 1998 · 1 death · $28 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 Oxford forecast zone and Oxford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fryeburg get?
A normal year brings about 84 inches of snow to Fryeburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the N Conway weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (21.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 4.5 | 16.9 | 20.1 | 21.8 | 15.9 | 4.5 | 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 Fryeburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 37 miles east-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 Fryeburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 37 mi east-southeast | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 114 mi west-northwest | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 143 mi south | 16,800 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 Fryeburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fryeburg, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an EF2 on July 24, 2008, which passed about 12 miles south of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on August 22, 2020, which touched down about 21 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 88 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 1, 1986.
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 Fryeburg'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.
Fryeburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fryeburg, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 37 miles east-southeast. KCXX (Burlington, VT) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fryeburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fryeburg the lowest scan from KGYX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fryeburg 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 Fryeburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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