Mexico, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mexico, Oxford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mexico?
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 Mexico, 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 Mexico get?
A normal year brings about 88 inches of snow to Mexico, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rumford 1 Sse weather station 1.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (24.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 3.8 | 16.8 | 24.6 | 20.2 | 17.5 | 4.9 | 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 Mexico?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 48 miles south-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 Mexico | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 48 mi south-southeast | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 130 mi west | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 168 mi northeast | 21,800 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 Mexico
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 16 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mexico, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on July 31, 1971, which touched down about 12 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 1, 2011, which touched down about 13 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 63 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on July 11, 1980.
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 Mexico'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.
Mexico radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mexico, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 48 miles south-southeast. KCXX (Burlington, VT) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mexico?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mexico the lowest scan from KGYX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mexico 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 Mexico, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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