Pittsfield, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pittsfield, Somerset County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pittsfield?
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 Pittsfield, 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 Pittsfield get?
A normal year brings about 72 inches of snow to Pittsfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Corinna weather station 12.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (17.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 4.1 | 16.5 | 16.6 | 17.2 | 13.4 | 3.4 | 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 Pittsfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 74 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 Pittsfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 74 mi southwest | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 116 mi northeast | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 187 mi west | 26,200 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 Pittsfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pittsfield, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on November 7, 1971, which passed about 16 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 15, 2014, which touched down about 10 miles north of town.
Hail: 62 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 28, 1991.
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 Pittsfield'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.
Pittsfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pittsfield, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 74 miles southwest. KCBW (Caribou, ME) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pittsfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pittsfield the lowest scan from KGYX is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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