Lake Arrowhead, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Arrowhead, York County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Arrowhead?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 159 days in the Interior York forecast zone and York County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Arrowhead, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (105 days) and lightning casualties & damage (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 159 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | Jun 2026 | Sep 9, 2006 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 34 | Jun 2013 | Jun 24, 2002 · $110,000 damage |
| High winds | 26 | Dec 2023 | Feb 17, 2006 · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jan 2024 | Oct 20, 1996 · $10 million damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Apr 2024 | Apr 16, 2007 · 2 deaths · $25 million damage |
| Storm surge | 7 | Mar 2001 | Oct 20, 1996 · $350,000 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 Interior York forecast zone and York County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Arrowhead get?
A normal year brings about 81 inches of snow to Lake Arrowhead, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hollis weather station 3.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (20.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 3.4 | 17.7 | 19.8 | 20.4 | 15.4 | 3.7 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Lake Arrowhead?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 29 miles east-northeast. 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 Lake Arrowhead | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 29 mi east-northeast | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 120 mi south | 12,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 134 mi west-northwest | 15,100 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 Lake Arrowhead
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Arrowhead, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an EF2 on July 24, 2008, which passed about 16 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on August 22, 2020, which touched down about 20 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 149 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 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 Lake Arrowhead'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.
Lake Arrowhead radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Arrowhead, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 29 miles east-northeast. KBOX (Boston, MA) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Arrowhead?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Arrowhead the lowest scan from KGYX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Arrowhead 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 Lake Arrowhead, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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