Skowhegan, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Skowhegan, Somerset County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Skowhegan?
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 Skowhegan, 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 Skowhegan get?
A normal year brings about 74 inches of snow to Skowhegan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Madison weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (19.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 3.4 | 15.9 | 18.6 | 19.2 | 12.6 | 4.1 | 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 Skowhegan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 67 miles south-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 Skowhegan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 67 mi south-southwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCBW Caribou, ME | 127 mi northeast | 13,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 171 mi west | 22,500 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 Skowhegan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of Skowhegan, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on November 7, 1971, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 15, 2014, which touched down about 18 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 78 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 1, 2011.
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 Skowhegan'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.
Skowhegan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Skowhegan, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 67 miles south-southwest. KCBW (Caribou, ME) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Skowhegan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Skowhegan the lowest scan from KGYX is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Skowhegan 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 Skowhegan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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