South Paris, ME Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for South Paris, Oxford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits South Paris?
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 South Paris, 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 South Paris get?
A normal year brings about 76 inches of snow to South Paris, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the West Paris weather station 8.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (19.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 3.5 | 13.0 | 19.5 | 16.3 | 19.2 | 4.2 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover South Paris?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGYX (Portland, ME), about 26 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 South Paris | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGYX Portland, ME | 26 mi south-southeast | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCXX Burlington, VT | 133 mi west | 14,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBOX Boston, MA | 159 mi south-southwest | 20,100 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 South Paris
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of South Paris, 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 23 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 11, 2020, which passed about 21 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 119 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 South Paris'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.
South Paris radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to South Paris, ME?
KGYX (Portland, ME), about 26 miles south-southeast. KCXX (Burlington, VT) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in South Paris?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over South Paris the lowest scan from KGYX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for South Paris 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 South Paris, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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